Name: Creamy Jalapeño Pasta Shells (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Jumbo Pasta Shells; 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 Jalapeños-seeded and minced; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro

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A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring jumbo shells coated in a creamy, slightly spicy jalapeño sauce.

Total 35 min

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Jumbo Pasta Shells
Sauce
2 tablespoons 30 mL Butter
2 2 Jalapeños-seeded and minced
2 cloves 2 Garlic-minced
2 tablespoons 30 mL All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
1 cup 240 mL Shredded Cheddar Cheese
cup 120 mL Sour Cream
teaspoon 2.5 mL Salt
teaspoon 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Garnish
2 tablespoons 30 mL Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Jalapeños and Garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream until melted and smooth.
Season with Salt and Pepper.
Add cooked Pasta to the Sauce and stir to coat.
Garnish with Chopped Fresh Cilantro and serve immediately.