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Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Stress-Free Italian Overall User Rating: 
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great easy recipe
07/08/2008 at 05:30pm
User: Vicki from Santa Maria, CA User Rating:
prep and cook time is longer than it says but dish is excellent. made this when camping and everyone loved the smells coming out of my trailer.
Very tasty, not too elegant
06/17/2008 at 01:04pm
User: Carolyn from Columbia, SC User Rating:
Great dish, but not really one for 'fancier' entertaining. Good for a casual get-together, however!
Super Tasty!
05/08/2008 at 09:53pm
User: Mary from Dublin, CA User Rating:
This dish is better than what you'd expect from an authentic italian restaurant. It is fast and easy, using inexpensive ingredients but has VERY EXPENSIVE TASTE!!! This will be one of your favorite Italian dishes!
EASY & Delicious
05/06/2008 at 06:10pm
User: Debbie from Anaheim Hills, CA User Rating:
I've made it just as directed 3 times in the last 2 months. One time I doubled it and froze 1/2 to save for later. It's now in the regular dinner rotation. Thanks Giada!!!!
Fantastic!
04/30/2008 at 04:05pm
User: Shelby from Imperial, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe for my family and my boyfriend and they all loved it! My boyfriend comes from a very traditional Italian family and has a pretty picky taste when it comes to Italian food. He can't wait till I make it again! He even wants to give his mom the recipe!
Different for Us
04/20/2008 at 02:51pm
User: Jayne from Avondale, AZ User Rating:
Wow I really thought this dish was good. I was surprised, because I always have heavy sauces with all my pasta. This dish was very light and refreshing. I will make this again, thanks to my 12yr. old son who really wanted me to make it.
Delicious and easy!
04/18/2008 at 08:55am
User: Rebecca from Hillsborough, NC User Rating:
The combination of flavors in this dish is wonderful! I couldn't find frozen artichokes, so I used canned. I drained, rinsed and quartered them. I also used turkey Italian sausage so the recipe would be more low fat. The leftovers tasted even better. I love Giada's recipes.
delicious
04/15/2008 at 09:16pm
User: brian from st. louis, MO User Rating:
dish was wonderful.
Fantastic Flavors!
04/15/2008 at 03:56pm
User: S from Carlsbad, CA User Rating:
This recipe was easy to shop for, prepare and cook. All the ingredients work together for a combined flavor that is fantastic. I have small kids, so I used sweet turkey sausage (leaner meat) and added crushed red pepper flakes as it browned. YUMMY!
Bland
04/15/2008 at 09:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First time Giada has disappointed me. I followed the recipe to a tee, and it lacked flavor. Perhaps adding some red pepper flakes or tabasco sauce would have helped
Fun, Easy & Delicious
04/15/2008 at 12:14am
User: Amy from Windsor, CO User Rating:
This dish was really easy to prepare. It was quick, delicious and fun as well. Using whole wheat pasta helped to make it a very fillng meal. I added kalamata olives at the end, just because I love them, and was very pleased with the results! My husband also enjoyed it. I'll definately be making this one again!
EXCELLENT
04/12/2008 at 08:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is SO good! Gotta try it if you like good pasta.
Not my favorite
04/12/2008 at 12:19pm
User: suzanne from chappaqua, NY User Rating:
too many artichokes...
YUM
04/11/2008 at 03:21pm
User: Alyssa from Arlington, VA User Rating:
Fantastic flavors. I am not even a fan of sun dried tomatoes, but this was a truly delicious dish! Paired nicely with a Ceaser salad.
YUM
04/10/2008 at 04:42pm
User: DD from peearl river, NY User Rating:
This was a great dish. I added a little extra grated cheese and used italian turkey sausage and it was very tasty.
so incredibly delicious!!!
04/10/2008 at 11:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
YUM! - I made this for a weekly girls dinner that we have and it was a hit! I always try to find something that 4 girls will like and we all agreed that this was fantastic. I'm looking forward to having this again for lunch today :)
WOW!!
04/09/2008 at 01:54pm
User: julie from lake forest, CA User Rating:
Oh My Gosh!!! What a fabulous and easy meal to make!! I didn't have any frozen artichoke hearts so i used a jar of artichokes in oil. i cut into smaller pieces and added the oil and all. Luckily, I made a large enough batch beacuse my husband took some to work and I also brought some to my father (A REAL Italian Man) HE loved it too!! Thank you for another GREAT recipe!!
Simply wonderful
04/08/2008 at 12:00am
User: Lori from Visalia, CA User Rating:
I was amazed at how easy this recipes is, and how really elegant and wonderful it is when you sit down to eat it. We made it for a big family dinner, and there were many ooohs and ahhs through out the entire meal! I used Turkey sausage and am making it again this week with another sausage. I know it will be great. Thanks Giada for another great recipe!
Delicious!
04/05/2008 at 07:59pm
User: Leah from Hampstead, NC User Rating:
This was an easy recipe, and tasted great! Instead of frozen artichokes, I used the canned version, and it worked just as good.
unbelievable
04/01/2008 at 09:03pm
User: Julie Ann from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
probably one of the best pasta dishes ive cooked so far! thanks giada! i left out mozzarella and used dried basil and it still came out fantastic! this is fast and easy.
Not Bad
03/31/2008 at 06:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this tonight. Tasted pretty good...will make again but with less artichokes. Very easy to make!!
Yummy!
03/31/2008 at 01:26pm
User: DONNA from CARMEL, NY User Rating:
I made this with italian turkey sausage and whole wheat pasta. It was fantastic. The flavors blended together beautifully. I will definitely make this again.
Great for guests
03/27/2008 at 09:36am
User: Janet from New London, CT User Rating:
I made this recipe for my husband and liked it so well that I made it for friends the next night. The next day I had to share it with all of them!! Thanks Giada.
Pretty Good
03/24/2008 at 09:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe for 6 people and everyone loved it. Some more than others. I wasn't head over heels over this dish because its not my cup of tea. I think the bitterness of the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes is what I didnt like. I love all the flavors but I did feel like something was missing and I couldnt put my finger on it. I love the way the mozzarella melts in the pasta so beautifully. I also used canned artichokes (I rinsed them) and I used Pino Grigio as my wine. Overall, I would recommend the dish.
Great, quick, and tasty
03/23/2008 at 10:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Would make this again.
Great dish
03/21/2008 at 03:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I saw Giada make this and, it looked so good that I made it the next day. Her recipes are always easy to follow and turn out SO good and this is NO exception. The flavors are Great. I did use store-bought sun-dried tomato pesto instead of the sun-dried tomatoes, and the recipe was still good.
such a great recipe
03/20/2008 at 08:55pm
User: Heather from Bristol, CT User Rating:
I made this tonight for my family, everyone loved it and was planning the next time we would have it for dinner. Giada's recipes are always a hit with my family and friends, this one will become a staple now in my kitchen.
This was so good!
03/20/2008 at 09:08am
User: Beth from Shrewsbury, MA User Rating:
I doubled the garlic and fresh basil and 2 (8 oz.)cans of artichokes in water (couldn't find frozen). Also used sweet sausage. All the flavors blended so well. Simple to make, too. Loved it!
Crowd Pleaser
03/19/2008 at 09:37pm
User: Holly from Tinley Park, IL User Rating:
Thought this was an interesting dish when I first saw Giada making it, and I was right. It was hearty, tantalized the taste buds, and was definately a hit. My only complaint about the recipe was the amount of chicken broth that was called for. I found it to be too much, and when the pasta was left sitting in the pan during dinner, it absorbed all the extra liquid making it mushy and overcooked. Next time I will omit the chicken broth altogether, as the wine was enough moisture to pull the pasta together. I did add 8oz button mushrooms to the sausage while it was saute-ing and they absorbed all the juices from the sausage which was very flavorful. I was wary of the sun-dried tomatoes at first also since I dont care for them that much, but I ended up wishing there were more!
Fantastic Meal!
03/05/2008 at 02:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this for my husband several times. He absolutely loves all the flavor it has! This past Christmas, we did "favorite home dishes" theme, where each household brought their favorite dinner dish, and this was ours. At the end of the night, we went home with an empty dish.
AMAZING!
02/29/2008 at 12:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an amazing dish!! This was super easy to make, and everyone loved it! It's my husbands new favorite meal!
Out of this world!!
02/22/2008 at 02:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My fiance is 1st generation Italian in the U.S. and absolutely loved this recipe, as did I! I did substitute canned artichokes(drained) and added baby portabellas. I seared them with the sausage juices/grease so they wouldn't leach off their water. I also halved the recipe since there was just two of us.
What a fantastic dish!
02/08/2008 at 09:08pm
User: bonny from fresno, CA User Rating:
This is a fantastic dish to serve for a date night or a dinner party. The flavor is out of this world. I made it for our Super Bowl party and it was a big hit. It is very easy to prepare. I found all of the ingredients at the best price at Trader Joes. You won't be dissapointed!
WOW! Never thought it would be THIS Good!
01/25/2008 at 09:06pm
User: Kay from Parma Hts., OH User Rating:
The ingredients sounded good, and we have most of them on hand in our pantry and frig/freezer. When my chef husband put them all together, we couldn't believe what a wonderful meal they became. We made 1/2 recipe for the 2 of us and used canned vs. frozen artichoke hearts. Hot red pepper flakes were added along with the garlic and artichoke hearts for some extra flavor and zip. Fusilli equates to rotini pasta, which we had on hand, and we used dried vs. fresh basil leaves. We diced the artichoke hearts and cut the small fresh mozzarella balls into quarters. Shredded Asiago cheese took the place of Parmesan, and was very, very good. As with many pasta dishes that don't use a tomato-based sauce, it's good to save a bit of the pasta cooking water to add to the sauce to thin it down. The resulting dish was absolutely outstanding and will be a "regular" meal for us. Bravo, Giada! We love it ... and YOU!
very good, quick and easy
01/22/2008 at 08:54pm
User: Beth from Roeland Park, KS User Rating:
Very nice dish. Family loved it. Thank you.
MMM...
01/11/2008 at 07:57pm
User: VAl from las vegas, NV User Rating:
E-A-S-Y and delicious!
Great Family Meal
01/07/2008 at 02:00pm
User: Becky from Edina, MN User Rating:
Very easy and delicious. All members of my family loved it. Didn't have chicken broth so substituted beef broth and it was very good. Will make again.
Excellent without sun-dried tomatoes
12/22/2007 at 03:38pm
User: Kelly from Chapel Hill, NC User Rating:
I made this dish for my husband, and he absolutely loved it. Neither of us care for sun-dried tomatoes, so I used a red pepper instead. I used canned artichokes instead of frozen. The dish was great with sicilian sausage I bought from an Italian specialty store. This dish made a lot of servings, but we froze some servings. I think it will freeze well.
Love it!
11/17/2007 at 02:18am
User: Paige from Surprise, AZ User Rating:
I've made this so many times. I has quickly become one of my favorites. I don't add the mozzarella and substitute shaved parmesan instead. I love the combo of artichokes and sausage. I also used jarred artichokes instead of frozen because I think they lend more flavor to the dish!
Gourmet
11/02/2007 at 12:03pm
User: SANDRA from NEWPORT BEACH, CA User Rating:
This recipe is quick, very flavorful and easy! Everyone loves it! I add a little more liquid (broth, oil, white wine) for more sauce and I definitely use the mozzarella cheese. This is a winner!
Fantastic!!!
10/29/2007 at 09:50pm
User: Heather from Simi Valley, CA User Rating:
This dish was dee-lish!!! I would have paid good money for it in a restaurant. A couple things I did differently (to save time or a trip to the store): I used canned artichoke hearts, packaged shredded mozzarella and pre-julienned sun dried tomatoes. I have made it twice since and will make it again and again!!!!! My diabetic uncle ate the sauce without the pasta as a meal in itself.
Wonderfully delicious and oh, so easy!
10/25/2007 at 05:24pm
User: Susie from Snohomish, WA User Rating:
This is a super recipe if you are just feeding the family at home or having company over! The only alteration I made was to do half Hot Italian Sausage and half Mild Italian Sausage. Otherwise it was a little spicy for me and my daughter. Thanks Giada!!
tastes great and is easy!
10/22/2007 at 08:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like all of Giada's pasta dishes, this one is great. I left out the artichokes because of my kids and didn't miss it at all. It was super easy and quick and really tasty. And my one and two-year-olds both loved it! Although I did add the mozzarella, it certainly isn't necessary.
different tasty pasta
10/20/2007 at 11:33am
User: diane from west babylon, NY User Rating:
I MADE THIS RECIPE EXACTLY AND IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. MY FAMILY RAVED. ONE DAUGHTER THOUGHT IT TO BE A LITTLE TO HOT, SO NEXT TIME I MIGHT DO HALF AND HALF. I DID GET THE SASAUGE FROM AN ITALIAN MARKET FRESH SO THAT MIGHT BE WHY SO MUCH HEAT. THIS IS A KEEPER
Sooo good !!
10/13/2007 at 10:56am
User: Anita from Bigfork, MT User Rating:
I absolutely love this dish! I couldn't find frozen artichokes in our small town so I used canned. Wonderful flavor and a snap to make on a night when you want to get dinner on the table fast.
Rita Cantrell
10/11/2007 at 06:55pm
User: Rita from Homewood, AL User Rating:
This is an amazing recipe---easy and delicious. It is great for just the family, friends, or to impress. We love it!
Fabulous Dish and Easy Too
10/10/2007 at 03:34am
User: Carrie from Kalispell, MT User Rating:
I tried this recipe out and absolutely loved it. It looked so elegant and seemed very professional. I have also found that chicken works well in place of the sausage. My husband even appreciated the meal.
AWESOME!!!!
10/09/2007 at 09:04pm
User: Jennifer from Bexley, OH User Rating:
I have made this dish so many times...it's one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's quick and simple...and so delicious and flavorful. My family and friends love it too. You have to try this one!!!!
Perfect!
10/08/2007 at 09:44am
User: carey from charlotte, NC User Rating:
Wow - great recipe. Everyone agreed, its a keeper. Used half hot and half mild sausage. ONLY change I made, was that I added a bit of heavy cream at the last that was left over from another recipe. It added a bit of richness and helped thicken the sauce a bit. Really beautiful and very hearty.
fantastic
10/01/2007 at 07:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great taste and healthy with some modifications. Used chicken sausage from Whole Foods and skipped the mozzarella.
Delicious with very Hearty servings!
09/30/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Jessica from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
This created a ton of food! I love the gorgeous balance of the sweet tartness of the sun-dried tomatoes, the artichokes (we used to cans, no frozen were available), and the fiery hot sausage. We also substituted rotini (the multi-colored, vegetable infused) just to add some fun. This is definitely a wonderful meal that adults will love if they like the heat of the sausage and grown-up veggies.
WOW
09/27/2007 at 01:12pm
User: Brie from Temecula, CA User Rating:
This was wonderful! Easy to make and a crowd pleaser! Everyone loved it...even my kids! Thanks for another fabulous meal.
Very tasty, lots of leftovers
09/25/2007 at 11:47pm
User: Janey from Provo, UT User Rating:
A lot of yummy flavors put together. I didn't like the italian sausage I picked out, so I'm sure it would have been better with good sausage or even none at all. I loved how there was no skimping on the artichokes hearts. Lots of preparing, but it was fun!
Fantastic and easy
09/22/2007 at 04:39pm
User: John from Bluefield, WV User Rating:
I had never even seen an artichoke until this episode. But, I like filling meals, so I decided to try this recipe. The ingredients aren't expensive, save one: the sun dried tomatoes. But being between 3 and 10 dollars, aren't too bad. I have to say that while cooking this, I didn't expect it to come out very well, but I was amazed at all of the flavors that came together and how the sauce reduced so well. This is by far, out of all the dishes that I have ever cooked, one of my absolute favorites. If you're looking for an easy, flavorful dish that will surprise and please everyone, I (and my family and friends) highly recommend this superb dish!!!
Great Dinner!
09/12/2007 at 10:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very easy and delicious. The fresh mozzarella is a must, so don't make it optional!
Great for entertaining!
09/12/2007 at 09:29am
User: Cristen from Bristow, VA User Rating:
It was very delicious, as anticipated! Not a saucy pasta, so don?t skimp on the wine and broth, or it will end up too dry. But anyhow, the pasta left a nice taste in our mouths. Sausage (if you do get the hot version) added a nice spice, the artichoke was salty and tangy, the sun-dried tomatoes added sweetness, and the mozzarella cheese add the ?gooey? factor. And this made a LOT! We both had seconds and there is still plenty for another meal. Truly does serve 6 or more. It was a tad expensive for the artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes, so we will probably reserve this for friends and family. However, this would make a great entertaining dish!
Loved it
08/19/2007 at 10:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great for a small party as a side dish or for a light evening meal
Very Good!!!
08/15/2007 at 09:00pm
User: Heather from Tarrytown, NY User Rating:
Ok, so I had to substitute certain things in the recipe. I had a different shaped pasta, sweet sausage, and marinated artichokes!! (had to use what I had in the house LOL) I also only had RED wine, as it is what my husband and I prefer. Even with ALL of my changes this was still a VERY tasty meal. My many thanks to Giada for sharing this lovely recipe.
A Family Favorite ...
08/15/2007 at 01:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I make this on a regular basis. It's my husband's favorite!
Outstanding
08/14/2007 at 09:56am
User: Mel from Hilton Head Island, SC User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful. I used penne because that's what is recommended in her cookbook.
FANTASTIC!!!
08/10/2007 at 02:13pm
User: Lauren from Coppell, TX User Rating:
I have made this recipe many times and every time it has always been hearty, tasty, and filling (in a good way)! This also makes great left-overs for the next few days!
Crowd pleaser
07/26/2007 at 11:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make for a crowd and everyone raved about it. This will be a staple for entertaining.
You Will Want Seconds!
07/24/2007 at 12:21pm
User: Brent from Anywhere, CA User Rating:
This recipe is absolutely awesome! An amazing blend of flavor, color, taste and texture. Giada provides us with yet another winner!
Family favorite
07/22/2007 at 06:29pm
User: Lyn from Dothan, AL User Rating:
I make this every time I visit my sons who are in college. I do not add the fresh basil or parsley, I use dry instead, use all chicken broth instead of wine, and add 1 pound of sliced mushrooms and 1 can of drained artichoke hearts. I always have to make two batches.
LOVE IT!
07/19/2007 at 01:48pm
User: Denise from Lockport, IL User Rating:
Absolutely love this dish! Everyone I prepare this for loves it too!
A New Family Favorite
07/19/2007 at 11:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This has now become the dish that I am asked to bring to family gatherings. A wonderful combination of flavors,has a beautiful appearance and is easy to prepare.
Expensive recipe, but worth the cost
07/08/2007 at 05:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I can't find frozen artichoke hearts in my area, but canned work fine if you add them at the end of the cooking time. I have made this for several dinner parties - very good results.
Awesome
07/01/2007 at 01:18pm
User: TRISH from toms river, NJ User Rating:
Make this just as the recipe says. It is sooooo good
Easy and delicious
06/16/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Adding the fresh mozzarella at the end is a wonderful touch
Another hit!!
06/11/2007 at 06:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the simplest, best recipe I have had in a very long time!! I used spicy italian turkey sausage...and we all loved it!!
All time favorite!
06/05/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Terri from Stamford, CT User Rating:
This was my first Giada recipe...and I love love love it! It's now my stand-by comfort food of choice.
YUM
06/03/2007 at 11:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and Delicious - Even better the second day!
My 3 year-old grandson loves this!!
06/01/2007 at 05:18pm
User: Mary from Cranston, RI User Rating:
I made this recipe and served it to my family. My little fussy 3 year-old grandson couldn't get enough! I used spicy vegetarian sausage and vegetable broth instead of chicken. This is a winner!
yummy
05/19/2007 at 04:43pm
User: Angela from Port Richey, FL User Rating:
I make this quite often. It's still good the second or third day.
Another Easy great Recipe
05/16/2007 at 12:18pm
User: B from Austin, TX User Rating:
I have made this a few times. My husband that thinks every pasta needs to be red and meaty was not empressed until he ate it. He is a believer.
FABULOUS!!!
05/03/2007 at 09:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is easy and fantastic! i absolutely love this recipe and so has everyone i've made it for
Delish!
04/25/2007 at 04:31pm
User: Emily from Georgetown, MA User Rating:
This dish has become a family favorite.
Excellent!!!
04/24/2007 at 09:13am
User: Karen from Burley, ID User Rating:
My family and friends absolutely loved this meal, I've sent the recipe to friends and relatives who live far from me.
Tasty and easy
04/12/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A hearty meal with lots of flavor. Highly recommend.
sooooo good
04/11/2007 at 08:06pm
User: Margaret from Folsom, CA User Rating:
this dish was so easy to make and tasted amazing! I highly recommend it! Excellent left overs too.
I love this pasta
04/01/2007 at 04:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious! This has turned into one of my favorite recipes.
I love Giada
04/01/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Gina from Columbus, OH User Rating:
We made this with ground chicken to lighten it up a little - amazing!!!
FABULOUS!!!
03/31/2007 at 10:58am
User: Jill from Shorewood, WI User Rating:
wonderful dish...will make it regularly!
Wonderful!
03/31/2007 at 09:22am
User: Renee from Owings Mills, MD User Rating:
My husband & I LOVE this dish. A lot of Italian pasta dishes are really heavy, but this is nice and light. Plus, you get to drink the leftover wine :) Thank you Giada, for sharing your recipes.
Delicious!
03/27/2007 at 04:06pm
User: ELANA from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
These are a lot of my favorite flavors blended together. Absolutely delicious. The mozzerella was optional but added a lot. I couldn't find frozen artichokes but the canned in water worked fine. A must try and very easy!
Unbelievable
03/27/2007 at 12:04pm
User: Michelle from Port Richey, FL User Rating:
I made this for my husband who is not a huge pasta fan. He said this was the best pasta dish he has ever had and I have made many for him. Thanks so much for this one!
Very Good
03/24/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make with lots of flavor.
easy and delicious!
03/21/2007 at 07:15pm
User: lisa from Torrington, CT User Rating:
the title says it all! this was great! I used portabella mushrooms instead of artichokes though. everybody loved it !
Delicious...
03/19/2007 at 09:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious and very easy to make. My husband loved it!
Amazing!
03/16/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Brian from Pound Ridge, NY User Rating:
I love this recipe! Easy to make and tastes amazing. The best part is that it makes amazing left overs the next day. Just microwave it at it is ready to eat.
Fresh and fun
03/12/2007 at 06:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an easy and fresh presentation of pasta. My whole family loved it and artichokes aren't usually high on their list of favorites
Giada's Fusilli w/sausage, artichokes & sundried tomatoes
03/11/2007 at 05:08pm
User: Marilyn from Union Springs, NY User Rating:
This is excellent! Would make again and again. My husband loves artichokes and he says this is his new favorite dish.
SO SO SO GOOD!!!
03/09/2007 at 02:46pm
User: Emily from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This was truly one of the best pastas I have ever made. Loved it!! I was not able to find frozen artichokes so I used canned and it was just fine. Also, once I added the pasta, I didn't feel the sauce was getting soaked up enough, so I added the mozz. cheese and then covered and simmered for about 10 min. The cheese melted and it all came together. YUMMY!!! Must try!!
A Combination of Flavors
03/08/2007 at 04:41pm
User: Steve from Martinsville, VA User Rating:
Cooking these ingredients blends the flavors together wonderfully. Warning-make sure you use the sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil -- not the dry ones! I understand why Giada called it "comfort food!"
Another Fantastic Giada Recipe!!
03/05/2007 at 02:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm definately making this recipe again and again. I loved it!!
AWESOME RECIPE
03/05/2007 at 01:31pm
User: SARA from SPRINGFIELD, IL User Rating:
i have tried this recipe several times since i had seen it on t.v, you can substitute ingredients such as italian sauage if you really can't handle HOT use a milder sausage. Also,you do not have to stick w/ frozen artichokes, I have tried a marinated artichoke in recipe and found that it does add flavor. Although, fresh mozarrella is my personal favorite, I have tried shredded mozarrella (not as good though). In my oopinion, this recipe is, QUICK,DELICIOUS, AND DESERVES 5 STARS!
Yummy!
03/04/2007 at 11:39am
User: IRENE from Schaumburg, IL User Rating:
I always get bored with having the same old, same old pasta so I thought I'd try this. It was easy and absolutely outstanding in flavors. I've already sent this recipe on to my son & daughter-in law because I know they'll also enjoy it. I cut the recipe in half since there are only two of us, and used regular Italian sausage because that was on hand. I'm not a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but this was sooooo good!
Heavenly...
03/04/2007 at 12:10am
User: sheri from Portland, OR User Rating:
We made a vegetarian version of this recipe the other nite, using fake sausage. We also used the dried type of sun-dried tomatoes to cut out some of the oil. We followed the recipe other than those changes and it was still delicious. Wonderful flavor, so easy and plenty of leftovers that we haven't been able to stop eating!
Simply fabulous! A culinary delight!
03/03/2007 at 09:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Oh my gosh! This meal knocked my boyfriend and I's socks off! We can't wait to savor the flavor yet again! !!!!
Great Crowd Pleaser
03/03/2007 at 10:21am
User: meinda from pleasant hill, MO User Rating:
My family loved this recipe. It was so easy and tasted like you had worked for hours! The fresh mozarella really made the dish pop. Yummy combination of flavors.
Right from the Restaurant!
03/02/2007 at 09:52am
User: Pamela from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
My husband's first comment (and he doesn't give compliments easy!) was that this dish tasted like it came from our favorite Italian Restaurant! Great flavors, easy to make, a definite "keeper!" I was afraid the Italian sausage was going to be too hot, so I only put in 3/4 pound....I will definitely put the entire pound in next time. Yum, Yum, yum!
Good not great
03/01/2007 at 10:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Giada's cooking and this dish was just ok. It had some good flavors but I wasn't crazy about it. I thought the mozzarella was a neat addition, but overall it was nothing special. It could be just because I am not a big sausage fan, but otherwise i would just give it a good, not great
BEST DISH EVER!
02/27/2007 at 09:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
IM FOURTEEN YEARS OLD AND I LOVE MAKING THIS DISH! MY MOM FIRST MADE IT A WHILE AGO AND I NEVER TRIED. BUT ONE DAY, I DECIDED TO MAKE IT TO SEE WHAT IT TASTED LIKE. BEST MEAL EVER! THE FLAVOR ALTOGETHER ALONG WITH THE WINE WAS FULL OF FLAVOR. THE SAUSAGE REALLY GAVE IT A KICK! THANKS GIADA
Great Italian Dish
02/26/2007 at 06:57pm
User: randi from Pasco, WA User Rating:
Very good and fairly easy too. Love all the different flavors and textures.
The Best
02/24/2007 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Once again, Gaida, outdid herself. This dish, not only easy to prepare, economical, but extremely delicious.
FLAVORFUL - FANTASTIC & EASY
02/23/2007 at 08:56pm
User: tERESA from NY, NY User Rating:
I have made this several times now and it just tastes fabulous. It is very easy to cut back on sun dried tomatoes and add more sausage (hot) like my family likes. This is a wonderful meal that always keeps my family returning for 2nds, 3rds!
A Crowd Pleaser
02/23/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Mary from Weiner, AR User Rating:
Thanks again Giada...everyone at my house loved this dish, just like everything else of yours that I make.
Outstanding!
02/09/2007 at 11:13pm
User: Barbara from Green Bay, WI User Rating:
My family loves this recipe. It's easy and fast, and contains ingredients I always have in my pantry or garden. It's become a staple, and I often serve it on Italian buffets.
Delicious!!!
02/08/2007 at 06:19pm
User: amanda from bloomington, IN User Rating:
I love simple dishes like these that Giada has created--this pasta has a perfect blend of flavorings and textures which is very easy to throw together. I made this vegan with faux-sausage; thanks to Giada my skinny vegan husband has probably gained a good 20 pounds! ;)
fast and easy
02/07/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Angela from Auburn, CA User Rating:
so yummy and so easy
Amazing
01/27/2007 at 11:09pm
User: Carmela from Miami Beach, FL User Rating:
I've eaten in many Italian restauraunts, and this pasta dish rivals restauraunt quality meals. I've cooked other recipes by Giada, and have sometimes found them to be bland, but no this one. This was truly an exceptional dish.
mmm
01/25/2007 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and delicious. will definitely make this again.
The Best!
01/21/2007 at 10:40pm
User: Elissa from Moreland Hills, OH User Rating:
It doesn't get much better than this recipe - it is easy, quick and tastes amazing!! I have made it for my husband (who makes me make enough to have leftovers for a week's worth of lunches) my parents (my dad watches every calorie he eats and had 3 helpings!) and friends who begged me not to go to the trouble of cooking dinner for them but couldn't stop thanking me once it was served. Giada's recipe's are the best and this one is about as good as it gets!
Too Good to Be So Easy!
01/20/2007 at 03:39pm
User: Candice from Van Buren, AR User Rating:
This is now a favorite in our house. It's super easy and doesn't require a lot of time to make which is great for nights when you want something good but quick :) It sure beats fast food!
Delicioso!!
01/17/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
One of the most delicious pasta recipes I've ever had.As other reviews, the blending of the flavors makes this dish so wonderful.
Excellent recipe
01/14/2007 at 11:30am
User: Kim from Rochester, MI User Rating:
This is one of my favorite food tv recipes, the whole family loved it!
Pretty Good
01/12/2007 at 06:48pm
User: Lauren from Fort Walton Beach, FL User Rating:
It is an extremely tasty dish but it was also very heavy. If you are not prepared to eat sundried tomtoes with quite a bit of the infused oil, I would not recommed it. Otherwise, enjoy!
Mmm.
01/06/2007 at 07:01pm
User: Ashley from San Luis Obispo, CA User Rating:
Very very tasty.
Just incredible!
12/29/2006 at 06:04pm
User: Lisa from Flower Mound, TX User Rating:
I love this one but since we have tiny kids, we use mild pork sausage.
Great Dish for Company
12/29/2006 at 03:20pm
User: Karen from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
This makes alot of food -- be sure to use a very large pot! The different flavors blend nicely and it looks wonderful on the plate.
Excellant
12/24/2006 at 08:18am
User: Dianne from Lake Panasoffkee, FL User Rating:
This is a wonderful casserole. My neighbors got a dish also and requested the recipe.
Love this Recipe!
12/22/2006 at 11:31am
User: Sue from Ithaca, NY User Rating:
This recipe was so easy yet taste like you worked all day preparing it. Made it for my son when he came home from college and he loved it! The combination of the sausage, artichokes, sundried tomatoes and cheese made this dish #1 I'm making it the next time I have company for dinner!
Awesome!
12/21/2006 at 10:36am
User: Adam from St. Charles, IL User Rating:
Delicious, but use the biggest pan or pot you have when you mix everything together.
This is a good recipe!
12/04/2006 at 07:36pm
User: jackie from des moines, IA User Rating:
I found the frozen artichokes at Albertson's and we used an entire 8oz. jar of sundried tomatoes and a little more garlic. The fresh mozzarella is better than the bagged shredded variety also. Any type of Italian sausage would do. Coeur d'Alene Jane
delicious!
12/03/2006 at 05:55pm
User: Cara from Hamden, CT User Rating:
We just made this tonight at my mother-in-law's and it was delicious! The only adjustment we made was 1/2 sweet and 1/2 hot sausage (we didn't want it too hot) and we added more basil.
Spendid!!!
11/30/2006 at 12:22pm
User: Diane from Oro Valley, AZ User Rating:
Prepared this dish for my daughter and her friends, who stopped by on their way to the big U of AZ/AZ State football game this weekend!! Doubled the recipe, but there wasn't a morsel left!! Made a wonderful presentation with a big salad on the side....got lots of requests for the recipe. Giada never disappoints!!
Boy did this impress my friends and family
11/29/2006 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A huge hit. Although it took a little longer to prep than 18 min. Maybe it was because of the Dolcetto d'Alba I was sipping at the time ; ).
Fantastic!
11/22/2006 at 08:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Perfect everytime and tastes great! Everyone always wants the recipe.
Amazing!
11/20/2006 at 03:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe turned out even better than I thought. Everyone loved it!
Dinner party hit
11/14/2006 at 06:32pm
User: Constance from Pacific Grove, CA User Rating:
This was tastiest, beautiful to look at and the easiest dish I have ever put together. All my guests loved it and no left overs! I added the brushetta with tomato sauce, as a side. Thanks for making me feel like a chef!
tastfully simple
11/13/2006 at 06:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and yet so complex...great mixture of ingredients. A well deserved four stars coming from a sicilian cook.
Very Good!!!
11/13/2006 at 06:21am
User: Katie from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
Tasted great!! Everyone raved and it was super easy to make... I used about a cup of Parmesan cheese instead of the half cup, which not only gave it more flavor but also helped the consistancy.
Fantastic
11/11/2006 at 06:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was easy to make and really delicious.
Great!!!
11/09/2006 at 09:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great dish. Easy to make but looks very impressive.
Quick, and Tasty!
11/09/2006 at 03:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a easy meal and has SOOOO much flavour - was a hit every time I have served it to guests
Delish & Easy!
11/08/2006 at 03:47pm
User: Joan from thousand oaks, CA User Rating:
This was very easy, didn't take a long time & tasted like a restaurant dish. My whole family loved it, even the kids.
Quick and easy!!
11/07/2006 at 10:44pm
User: Shawna from Oakland Park, FL User Rating:
This recipe was great!! I love the combination of flavors. I like putting shredded mozzarella on top instead of mixing it in cubed (its less messy)
Fabulous!
11/06/2006 at 10:17am
User: Abby from Stillwater, OK User Rating:
This dish was so tasty and super easy to make. I impressed my guests and made them think I was the best cook ever. I highly recommend this one and I guarantee that I will be making it again real soon.
Amaze
11/05/2006 at 11:07am
User: Joe from Belmont, MA User Rating:
This was an amazing meal, and relatively easy to make.
It's a keeper
11/05/2006 at 12:40am
User: Susan from Newbury Park, CA User Rating:
As with most of the recipes we try from Giada, this pasta dish is a keeper! It was a bit on the bland side, so I kicked it up a notch, with some Creole Seasoning. For all the cooks out there unable to find frozen artichoke hearts, Trader Joe's has them.
great flavors!
11/04/2006 at 02:50pm
User: nicole from fort lauderdale, FL User Rating:
I made this last night for my boyfriend. He kept saying that it was so flavorful and that the flavors went so well together. We thought it was great! The only thing we would change is the amount of pasta. We thought that about half the amount would have been plenty. We will try it that way next time!
Delicious
11/03/2006 at 02:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the best pasta recipes! It is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For a healthier alternative, I substituted grilled chicken instead of the sausage and just added a few more sundried tomatoes and a little more white wine and it turned out just as yummy! An easy recipe that your guests will love!
Fast, Easy, and Delicious
11/02/2006 at 02:33pm
User: Maryanne from Mount Sinai, NY User Rating:
I made this as a quick dinner. We loved it. Don't worry about the hot sausage. My 2 year old ate two helpings. The sausage was just spicy enough. Easy to make and cooked quickly. We were eating in 20 minutes. Will make again for the holidays. Another great Giada recipe. Enjoy!
Average flavor
11/01/2006 at 09:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an easy dish to prepare however, it was just average in flavor. It seemed lacking in flavor. I would not make this again.
great recipe
11/01/2006 at 07:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this three times now. It is very good. All of the items were purchased at Trader Joes. I can't find the frozen artichoke hearts anywhere else. Make sure to use the fresh mozzerella that is in those plastic tubs of salted water.
looks good
11/01/2006 at 02:30pm
User: Debbie from Dugger, IN User Rating:
and hope its smells and taste as good
Surprisingly Flavorful & Satisfying
11/01/2006 at 01:40pm
User: Maryann from Riverside, CA User Rating:
Extremely quick and easy to prepre. I used canned artichokes (not marinated)as my grocery store does not carry the frozen. Do add the mozzerella--adds additional tasty dimension to the dish. My husband had it the next day and thought it tasted better. I froze a sample portion with FoodSaver bags--the results were excellent.
mmmmm Good
11/01/2006 at 11:49am
User: Bill from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
Used a can of artichoke hearts. I Could not find frozen. Worked out just great.
Great for guests
10/30/2006 at 12:46pm
User: Dawn from Fort Rucker, AL User Rating:
I made this recipe for a dinner party. I was worried that picky eaters might not enjoy it, but it was a smash! Even my picky kids liked it.
Awesome
10/30/2006 at 10:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is fantastic - mere words can't describe how delicious this is. It is one of my very favorites! YUM!
Great recipe
10/29/2006 at 02:30pm
User: Stacia from Houston, TX User Rating:
I served this recipe to friends, and they couldn't stop raving about it. I added a little pasta water as I like my recipes a little juicy. I also could not find frozen artichokes so I used ones in a jar. It was fabulous!
Super
10/29/2006 at 02:27pm
User: MARILYN from Brick, NJ User Rating:
I have made this dish several times and it has also received rave reviews.
fabulous!!
10/29/2006 at 01:06pm
User: kathryn from hicksville, NY User Rating:
This is a great, quick recipe.Sooooo tasty! What's not to love? You can't go wrong with such wonderful ingredients as these. Would be a super dish for guests.
Sooooooooooooo goood!!
10/28/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is incredible! I used marinated artichokes in place of the frozen ones and it was amazing... and so easy to make :)
i wanted to love this.
10/27/2006 at 06:50pm
User: Meredith from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This was a little dissapointing to me and my family- I followed the recipe exactly, and it was just "okay"- not bad, but not something that will make it into my dinner rotation. The best thing about it was that I got to drink the leftover wine with my meal.
Yummy dinner treat
10/27/2006 at 06:11pm
User: Amy from Seattle, WA User Rating:
This went over really well with everyone eating with us! Yummy left overs too!
Original and delicious!
10/26/2006 at 10:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe - after my boyfriend took one bite of it he asked where I got it from because it tasted like it came from a 5-star restaurant! The only thing I would change for myself is the Italian sausage - I'm not a huge fan of it. Some people mentioned pork sausage? Any suggestions out there? I would also double the mozzarella, I'm a cheese lover!
Delicious
10/26/2006 at 02:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious!!!!! The whole family loved it, and it was easy to prepare.
Easy fusilli
10/25/2006 at 07:54pm
User: Maya from La Crescenta, CA User Rating:
Very easy!
yum yum yum
10/20/2006 at 08:48pm
User: Carrie from San Jose, CA User Rating:
My sister and I think this is just awesome-5 stars. My husband would give it four stars. You can easily leave out the mozzarella and this is still fabulous.
fantastic
10/17/2006 at 03:18pm
User: kate from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
perfect easy and