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Creamy Shells

This cream sauce is perfect for your pasta!

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T. butter
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 T. flour
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • ¼ cup half & half or heavy cream
  • ½ c. parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • 8 ounces large shells
  • 1 large handful parsley chopped
  • salt/pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet.
  • Add garlic and shallots to pan and cook 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and cook 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat and deglaze pan with the broth.
  • Add cream and cheese, stirring to melt cheese.
  • Lower to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, cook shells, drain and pour into the sauce.
  • Top with parsley and season with salt/pepper.