Pantry Shells and Cheese Made “better”

Macaroni and cheese, a similar dish, was served to Thomas Jefferson at a state dinner in 1802, and he loved it so much that he served it at a White House dinner in 1803.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pantry Shells and Cheese Made “better”

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Pasta Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Shell Pasta
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.