Best 8 Cheesy Shells And Greens Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, cheesy shells and greens is a classic dish that hits all the right spots. This pasta dish is a delightful combination of tender pasta shells, a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, and a vibrant mix of greens. Cheesy shells and greens can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and it's a perfect choice for a family meal or a casual gathering. With its creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and the delightful crunch of the greens, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK SHELLS AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound mini shells pasta
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups grated Cheddar-Jack
8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, diced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in the pepper, salt and seasoned salt. Drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
½ pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREENS



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This makes a nice meatless dinner for four. Feel free to add a crispy bread crumb topping to this dish by pulsing 4 slices of bread in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and 2 T olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta before broiling. Recipe is from Woman's Day.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
cayenne, pinch (optional)
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes; whisk in the milk.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, if using, 1 cup Cheddar, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper.
  • Add the pasta and spinach and toss to combine.
  • Heat broiler; transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart broiler-proof baking dish or four 12 ounce ramekins.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and broil until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 460.1, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3, Protein 29

CHEESY GREENS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
One 8-ounce container mascarpone
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches Tuscan kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
2 small or 1 large bunch regular kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
3 cups grated Gruyere
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, combine the cream, mascarpone, onion, garlic, nutmeg, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer over a medium-low heat, stirring as you go. Simmer gently until the onions and garlic are very soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add all of the kale to the cream mixture, then cover and allow to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook until the greens are just wilted and coated in the cream mixture.
  • Transfer the greens mixture to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and spread evenly. Top with the Gruyere and panko breadcrumbs. Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

CHEESY SHELLS WITH VEGGIES



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This recipe with cheese and vegetables will become a new favorite during busy nights. It needs only 4 ingredients and 20 minutes to be ready.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
1/3 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir gently. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREEN BEANS



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This easy easy lunch/dinner comes from the Kraft website. Top with fresh mushrooms and/or red pepper slivers.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
2/3 cup French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Prepare Velveeta dinner as directed, adding beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Stir in mushrooms; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.7, Protein 1.1

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREEN BEANS



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For a tasty dish in 20 minutes, break open a package of VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner and add green beans, mushrooms and French fried onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 jar (4-1/2 oz.) mushrooms, drained
2/3 cup (1/2 of 2.8-oz. can) french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding beans to the boiling water the last 5 min.
  • Stir in mushrooms.
  • Spoon into serving dish; top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 12 g

WHITE CHEDDAR SHELLS



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My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we're at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. -Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups uncooked pipetti pasta, such as Barilla Pippetti, or medium pasta shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
4 slices white American cheese, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bread bowls, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted; stir in pasta. Serve in bread bowls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use a combination of milk and heavy cream.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any greens on hand, you can use frozen or canned spinach or kale.
  • To make the dish a little more hearty, add some cooked chicken or sausage.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Cheesy shells and greens is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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