This Cheesy Cioppino is a comforting twist on the classic San Francisco seafood stew. It combines briny shrimp and sweet lobster tails with savory Italian sausage, creating a rich, tomato-based broth packed with flavor. Fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery add texture and sweetness, while fusilli pasta soaks up the delicious juices. The dish is finished with a generous layer of shredded Jarlsberg cheese, broiled until golden and bubbly for a satisfying, indulgent top. Perfect for a cozy dinner party or a hearty weeknight meal, this stew brings the warmth of Italian coastal cooking to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs robust, flavorful, and sure to please seafood lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.
Cheesy Cioppino
Description
This Cheesy Cioppino is a comforting twist on the classic San Francisco seafood stew. It combines briny shrimp and sweet lobster tails with savory Italian sausage, creating a rich, tomato-based broth packed with flavor. Fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery add texture and sweetness, while fusilli pasta soaks up the delicious juices. The dish is finished with a generous layer of shredded Jarlsberg cheese, broiled until golden and bubbly for a satisfying, indulgent top. Perfect for a cozy dinner party or a hearty weeknight meal, this stew brings the warmth of Italian coastal cooking to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs robust, flavorful, and sure to please seafood lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sliced Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan with the sausage.
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Cook and stir until the onion is soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the beef broth, chopped tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and dry red wine.
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Add the deveined shrimp, sliced zucchini, sliced carrots, and diagonally sliced celery to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Gently fold in the cooked lobster tail pieces, cooked fusilli pasta, chopped fresh parsley, and crushed dried basil.
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Heat the stew through for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the lobster is warm.
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Ladle the hot cioppino evenly into 8 individual ovenproof crocks or ramekins.
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Top each crock generously with the shredded Jarlsberg cheese.
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Place the crocks under a preheated broiler, 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
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Broil until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, watching closely to prevent burning.
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Serve immediately while hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 48.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 23.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
- Sugars 2.4g
- Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
