shells and fontina

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jan 6, 2026

This side pasta dish is super creamy and delish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces small shell pasta
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 6 ounces shredded Fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

How To Make shells and fontina

  • Step 1
    Place the milk and sage leaves in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add the shells to boiling salted water and cook for about 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Step 2
    Add the butter to a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Remove the sage leaves from the milk and slowly pour the milk into the flour mixture. Whisk until the sauce has thickened.
  • Step 3
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Add half the Parmesan cheese to the saucepan and whisk until melted. Add the shells and stir well.
  • Step 4
    Place 1/3 of the shells in the baking dish and top with half of the Fontina cheese.
  • Step 5
    Place another 1/3 of the shells over the cheese and add the remaining Fontina.
  • Step 6
    Place the remaining shell mixture over the cheese.
  • Step 7
    Mix the Panko with the remaining Parmesan and sprinkle over top. Bake for about 25 minutes.

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Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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