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Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is creamy.
- 3
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta shells to the cheese sauce and gently stir to coat all the shells evenly.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the cheesy pasta shells to a serving dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and serve warm.
