Description
A creamy, customizable pasta dish that can be made ahead and modified to accommodate various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- Pasta shells
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Monterey jack cheese
- Heavy cream
- Broth
- Red pepper flakes
- Onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions
- Prepare the sauce base
- Add freshly shredded cheeses
- Combine pasta with sauce
- Season to taste
Notes
- Can be prepared ahead up to step 4 and refrigerated
- Add extra broth when reheating
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best results
- Can be made dairy-free using coconut cream and dairy-free cheese
- Add jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce for extra heat
- Gluten-free pasta can be substituted
- Optional vegetables: bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, peas, spinach
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, customizable pasta, make-ahead pasta, dairy-free option, gluten-free option, vegetable pasta
