BABY SHELLS BECHAMEL

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, warm
1 pound baby shell pasta, cooked to very al dente
Torn fresh basil, for garnish
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place tomatoes in an oven-safe skillet. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast tomatoes until dark and blistered, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until melted, then add flour and whisk until smooth and thickened. Cook, whisking, but do not let darken, only about 2 minutes. Slowly add warm milk, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Place tomatoes in a blender or mini food processor and carefully blend until smooth.
  • Add pureed tomatoes to bechamel. Season to taste, and continue to cook until desired thickness has been reached, another minute or two. Add drained pasta directly to bechamel and stir until every shell is coated and pasta is perfectly al dente. Garnish with fresh basil, additional black pepper and shaved Parmesan.

kgabane Ditabe
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Leilani Tompkins
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ridabaloch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Axmed Yakub
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I'm really impressed with this recipe. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maruf Maruf
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This recipe is a winner! The shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Malarie Johnston
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Arbind Bk
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Yum! This recipe was delicious. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Suraj Muktar
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This recipe is a keeper! The shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruhena Begum
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it too.


Chey Sherman
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The shells were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Nasir Raza Mallah
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shells and the sauce. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Tom Bombadil
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.