Pantry Italian Shells and Cheese

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Quick and easy Pantry Italian Shells and Cheese recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

20g

Pantry Italian Shells and Cheese is a simple pasta dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Macaroni and cheese is a classic American staple that has been around for centuries and is loved by people of all ages. In this recipe, we give the classic dish an Italian twist by adding canned vegetables like green beans, olives, and Italian tomatoes. The combination of salty pepperoni slices and creamy cheese sauce makes it a perfect comfort food on a cold winter night. This meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. Plus, it doesn't require a lot of cleanup, which is always a plus!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F
2.	Boil a pot of salted water and cook the macaroni for 6-7 minutes until it's slightly underdone.
3.	Drain the pasta with cold water and empty it back into the pot.
4.	Pour in the mac and cheese packets and stir until you get a creamy sauce.
5.	Add the can of green beans and mix well.
6.	Pour the shells and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.
7.	Top it with sliced pepperoni, olives, and Italian tomatoes.
8.	Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

PROS

This Pantry Italian Shells and Cheese recipe is a quick and easy meal that can be made with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

It’s also a great way to use up any leftover canned vegetables you have at home.

CONS

While this is an easy and convenient meal, it’s not the healthiest option out there as it is a processed food that is high in sodium and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although noodles are not the most nutritious food, this recipe does add some health benefits with the use of canned vegetables. Canned green beans are a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K, and olives are good for heart health. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and may help prevent certain types of cancer.

	2 boxes macaroni shells and cheese
	1 can green beans
	1 can olives
	1 can Italian tomatoes
	1 package pepperoni , sliced