Super Cheesy Bacon Alfredo Shells in a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with crispy bacon and ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
12ounces pasta shells , (medium size)
3tablespoonsbutter
4tablespoonsflour
3cupshalf & half , or milk, (I used fat free half and half)
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt, to taste
1teaspoonblack pepper, to taste
1cupshredded parmesan cheese , (or Italian blend)
4-6slicesbacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture clumps up. Slowly whisk in the milk, working out the lumps as you go. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted.
Stir pasta shells into the sauce. Lastly, stir bacon into pasta or sprinkle on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Leave out the bacon to make this a vegetarian meal.