Shells + White Cheddar with Leeks and Bacon
Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
Serves: 2 to 4 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS: 5
Ingredients
- 1 box Banza shells and white cheddar
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 1 medium leek, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or any fresh herb)
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Chop into small bits when cool. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
- Return skillet to heat and add leeks. Cook in remaining bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and the cheese packet. Simmer mixture until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook shells according to package instructions. Strain and add shells to the skillet with leeks and chopped bacon. Top with parsley.
