Baked Barilla® Whole Grain Shells with Porcini Mushrooms and Italian Sausage

Step 1

Cook the Barilla® pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Drain pasta and drizzle with some olive oil to prevent from sticking. Place pasta flat on sheet trays or hotel pans and cool in a blast chiller. Alternatively, cool it down in a walk-in cooler. Store in zip lock bags or sealed plastic contain refrigerate and use within several hours.

Step 2

Saute the garlic in the oil for a minute, then add the sausage and brown it well. Add the wine and let it reduce. Add the mushrooms and saute for a few minutes to release their liquid. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3

Make the bechamel: Melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until the sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Combine the sausage mixture, pasta, bechamel, parsley, and half of the cheese. Spread them in an oiled hotel pan. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake until browned on top or refrigerate and heat through to order.