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Cheesy Cioppino

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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;€™s robust, flavorful, and sure to please seafood lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 48.8
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;€™s robust, flavorful, and sure to please seafood lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Sweet (Mild) Italian Sausage
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sliced Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan with the sausage.
  3. 3
    Cook and stir until the onion is soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in the beef broth, chopped tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and dry red wine.
  5. 5
    Add the deveined shrimp, sliced zucchini, sliced carrots, and diagonally sliced celery to the pot.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Gently fold in the cooked lobster tail pieces, cooked fusilli pasta, chopped fresh parsley, and crushed dried basil.
  8. 8
    Heat the stew through for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the lobster is warm.
  9. 9
    Ladle the hot cioppino evenly into 8 individual ovenproof crocks or ramekins.
  10. 10
    Top each crock generously with the shredded Jarlsberg cheese.
  11. 11
    Place the crocks under a preheated broiler, 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
  12. 12
    Broil until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, watching closely to prevent burning.
  13. 13
    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.

Keywords: cioppino, seafood stew, italian sausage, shrimp, lobster, jarlsberg cheese, tomato broth, broiled, comfort food, dinner party, vegetables, pasta
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