Cheddar Tomato Shells and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese, a popular comfort food, can be traced back to the 14th century in Italy.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Cheddar Tomato Shells and Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Stir in the salt and black pepper.
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In a baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and diced tomatoes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 18g36%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
