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Creamy Shells (Garlicy)

Here's how you make Creamy Shells (Garlicy)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 7m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces dry small pasta shells (whole wheat is fine)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (make sure to use a strong-flavor chicken broth, if not mix warm broth with some chicken flavor bouillon granules)
  • 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt
  • Pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook the shells in a pot of boiling, salted water, until just al dente; drain.

  • Step 2: Return the empty pot to the stove, and melt the butter into the oil. Add the minced garlic and saute just until golden, 30-45 seconds.

  • Step 3: Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to cook it off. Slowly add in the chicken broth and milk, continuing to stir. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 4: Stir in the garlic powder, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.

  • Step 5: Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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