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Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar Shells and Cheese

McGuire Moorman Hospitality
Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar Shells and Cheese is a decadent and creamy pasta dish that combines a blend of rich cheeses with spicy hints of Tabasco and Sriracha. Enhanced by the flavors of finely chopped shallots and garlic, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and Parmesan, this dish is sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups medium shell pasta
  • ½ pound white American melting cheese (like Land O' Lakes extra melt, or white Velveeta)
  • 3 tablespoons goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon shredded gruyere
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • couple dashes Tabasco
  • 4 drops Sriracha
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • 1 small shallot , finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon whole butter
  • breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan , for topping
  • 1 lemon , for zesting
  • chopped parsley and tarragon , for garnish

Wine Pairing

  • Red Blend

Instructions
 

  • HEAT a small sauté pan to medium heat and cook the garlic and shallot in the butter to soften.
  • PLACE a stainless steel or glass bowl over a double boiler. Add the sweated garlic and shallot, cheeses and milk to bowl and begin to melt, stirring to incorporate. Once melted, season with the Tabasco, Sriracha, pepper and chili flake. Add a little water to loosen the sauce and hold hot while the pasta is cooking.
  • BRING a medium pot to a boil and add a little salt. Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the packaged instructions.
  • HEAT an oven to 450°F. When the pasta is done, strain and cool slightly under cool water to stop the cooking.
  • REHEAT the cheese sauce and mix with the pasta. Transfer to a baking dish or individual bakers.
  • TOP with some bread crumbs, lemon zest and parmesan and bake until bubbling and golden brown. Garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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