PANTRY PAELLA STYLE SHELLS AND CHEESE

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When my twins were two years old I was working evenings. They loved pasta and cheese and it was easy for my hubby to fix. But by itself it is not too healthy. I devised a series of recipes based on a box (or two) of Shells and Cheese and various cans of food. The shells and cheese called for in these recipes are the kind with the cheese sauce, not the powder kind. Remember this is a mac and cheese dish not real paella made with rice and without cheese.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (12 ounce) boxes macaroni shells and cheese
bay leaf (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can chicken
1 (7 ounce) can shrimp
1 (4 ounce) can baby clams (optioinal)
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans or 1 (15 ounce) can peas
1 (4 ounce) can pimientos, cut in large strips
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes with onion and garlic

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles as directed, adding bay leaf to cooking water. Do not add cheese yet. While noodles are cooking open cans and place in bottom of colander.
  • Dump noodles on top of other ingredients in colander. By dumping the hot water on top of the other ingredients it heats those ingredients up. Do not rinse.
  • Dump all back in noodle pan and add cheese sauce mixing well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 652.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 24.1

Ajax_muqdishawi Ajax_muqdishawi
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Julyan 8A
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the shells were cooked perfectly.


James Okorie
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mariam Rabiu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jishan
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the shells and the cheese sauce.


Mitch Clarke
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Advent Ezediaro
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I loved the addition of the chorizo in this dish. It added a nice smoky flavor.


Asim malik Asim malik
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Sarah Taylor
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I'm a picky eater, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Favour Obi
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This dish was a complete disaster. The cheese sauce curdled and the shells were mushy.


Manik Tripura
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the pictures. The cheese sauce was too thick and the shells were overcooked.


GERALD NKHOTA
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Cyril Musara
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the shells were cooked perfectly.


M Kamran
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


DEMA
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Fatima Gambo
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the shells and the adults loved the cheese sauce. It was a great way to get everyone to eat their vegetables.


wambua christopher
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The shells were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Ayzarajpot Ayza
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The flavors were amazing and it was a great way to use up some leftover ingredients.