Garlic Parmesan Shellbows
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
(14)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (sub 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces pasta (SHELLBOWS ARE SO FUN!)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and soft (avoid browning, though).
Step 2
Add the broth, milk, salt, and pasta. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to a low simmer. Let the pasta cook for 15-or-so minutes, until soft and the liquid has reduced. (The milk might form a skin on top of the pot or on the spoon – no worries, just skim it off.)
Step 3
When the sauce is thickened and the pasta is soft, stir in the Parmesan. And if you feel like you want to take it up a notch, add the cream.
Step 4
There you go! Yum! So many serving options, but for now you need to spend at least two minutes standing over the hot pan doing some taste testing.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
How To Serve:
Plain, with salt and pepper, with lemon juice and herbs, with grilled chicken and vegetables, or with shredded chicken and peas for a springy skillet!
For Garlic Lovers:
You can add 1-2 cloves garlic – I’ve seen other recipes that use as many as 4 cloves. I found 2 cloves for a half pound of pasta was plenty for me!
