BBQ-flavored shells

Votes: 10

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8

The cheese sauce for this pasta is made with several types of cheese, including extra-sharp cheddar and Havarti, with the addition of beer and barbecue sauce. The flavor is rich and simply superb, and the large pasta shells, thanks to their shape, are literally filled with sauce. Kale adds healthy fiber to the dish. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g large pasta shells
4 cups chopped kale (about 1 large bunch), stems removed
150 ml of beer
150 ml. low-fat cream (10%)
2/3 cup of your favorite hot barbecue sauce
170 g American cheese, shredded or grated
110 g extra sharp cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
110 gr. Havarti cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta and kale until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Combine beer, cream and salt in a large saucepan. barbecue sauceHeat over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until the sauce comes to a boil.

Add the Cheddar and Havarti and cook over low heat, stirring, until all the cheese has melted. Add the pasta and kale and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Author of the recipe - Damaris Phillips is a chef and cooking show host.

Categories:

recipe / Comfort food / Simple and quick recipes / Quick dinners / Simple pasta recipes / Dinner / Main courses / Side dishes / Pasta / American cuisine

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