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Creamy Garlic Shells

Creamy Garlic Shells

A smooth garlic cream sauce over shells is a perfect side dish for so many meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Small Shells
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 3 tsp Garlic Powder divided
  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 cup Broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Start water boiling for the pasta.
  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, add oil, butter and two teaspoons of garlic powder. Once melted whisk in flour. Let cook for 3 minutes then whisk in broth, salt and pepper. Cook another 3 minutes and whisk in heavy cream. Let cook another 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook as directed on the package. Drain in colander and rinse with cool water. Return to pot away from heat.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in remaining garlic powder, parmesan cheese and parsley. Pour over cooked pasta and stir to evenly coat.
Keyword cream sauce, Garlic, garlic sauce, Pasta, pasta side dish, Side Dish, side dish ideas
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