Creamy Shells and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked
5 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
1/2 (8-oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp salt
vegetable cooking spray
8 stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, and set aside.
Cook chopped green onions and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are tender.
Add flour, basil, and milk, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth. Add cream cheese, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Add Cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and salt, stirring until cheese is melted.
Spoon pasta into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add cheese mixture, stirring well. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	224.68 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.52g	13%
Cholesterol	5.53mg	2%
Sodium	397.51mg	17%
Potassium	245.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	35.62g	12%
Sugars	23.76g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	6%
Protein	5.19g	10%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	134.8mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.54 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.52g	13%
Cholesterol	3.58mg	2%
Sodium	257.5mg	17%
Potassium	158.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.07g	12%
Sugars	15.39g	95%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	6%
Protein	3.36g	10%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	87.3mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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