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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.