Shells & Cheese (with Bacon & Peas)
Shells & Cheese (with Bacon & Peas) might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. For $1.44 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 645 calories, 31g of protein, and 34g of fat each. 47953 people have made this recipe and would make it again. If you have seasoned salt, black pepper, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. It is brought to you by The Pioneer Woman. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 80%. Try White Cheddar Shells and Cheese with Shrimp and Peas, Bacon-Cheese Stuffed Shells, and The Ultimate Mac ‘n Cheese With Peas & Bacon for similar recipes.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
8 slices Thin Bacon, Fried Crisp And Chopped
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 cups 2% Milk
12 ounces, weight Small Or Medium Pasta Shells
1/2 cup Frozen Peas (more To Taste)
1/4 teaspoon Seasoned Salt, More To Taste
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (more To Taste!)
8 ounces, weight Velveeta, Cut Into Cubes (I Actually Used About 10-12 Ounces!)
Equipment:
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente (do not overcook). Drain and set aside. In a large pot heat the milk and butter over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat, then add Velveeta and stir until completely smooth and melted. Stir in the grated cheddar, then add seasoned salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then taste it and add more seasonings if needed. Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. It will be soupy and saucy, but will thicken slowly.If desired, stir in frozen peas (they will thaw) and bacon. Serve immediately.
Step by step:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente (do not overcook).
2. Drain and set aside. In a large pot heat the milk and butter over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat, then add Velveeta and stir until completely smooth and melted. Stir in the grated cheddar, then add seasoned salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then taste it and add more seasonings if needed.
3. Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. It will be soupy and saucy, but will thicken slowly.If desired, stir in frozen peas (they will thaw) and bacon.
4. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
