Description
A comforting and creamy dish of pasta shells coated in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the shells in a colander and set aside.
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, warm the butter over medium heat until melted.
- Whisk in the flour: Once melted, whisk in the flour for about one minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add the milk: Pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese: Remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine with pasta: Fold the cheese sauce into the cooked pasta shells until well coated.
- Serve warm: Portion into bowls, sprinkle with additional cheese if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Make the cheese sauce ahead of time and reheat with freshly cooked pasta. For a crispy texture, use an air fryer with breadcrumbs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg