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Creamy Garlic Alfredo: Discover Baked Shells Bliss!

Creamy Garlic Alfredo
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Creamy Garlic Alfredo Shells are rich, cheesy, and pure comfort in every baked bite, perfect for a cozy pasta night.

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (optional for protein)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives (for garnish)
  • Optional: toasted breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté spinach until wilted. If using chicken, stir it in now.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly stir in heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and all the parmesan.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each shell with the spinach mixture and line them in a baking dish. Pour Alfredo sauce generously over the shells, top with remaining mozzarella, and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs if desired.
  5. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, uncover, then broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling for extra nutrition.
  • To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.

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