Creamy Shells And Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Shells And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked; 5 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 3/4 cups fat-free milk; 1/2 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable cooking spray; 8 stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked
5 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
1/2 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable cooking spray
8 stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, and set aside.
2
Cook chopped green onions and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are tender.
3
Add flour, basil, and milk, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth. Add cream cheese, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Add Cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and salt, stirring until cheese is melted.
4
Spoon pasta into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add cheese mixture, stirring well. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
5
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked, 5 green onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shells And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Shells And Cheese

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