Grandma's Easy Shells Recipe
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Grandma's Easy Shells

By: Amy 
"This is a simple and quick dish and tastes great the next day. Might be good for picky eaters because it does not have a strong taste, but a subtle one. To reheat, add a large tablespoon of milk and microwave."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces seashell pasta
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 5 slices American cheese
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm condensed soup. Do not dilute soup. Add cheese and stir until melted and thoroughly mixed. Stir in salt.
  3. Add seashell pasta to cheese mixture and stir until evenly coated; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 436 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by njmom   view full review
this is a simple comfort dish. used to have to make back in the day when grocery money ran...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by BATES763   view full review
I make this differently...in my family we call this "Sopa Seca" which means "Dry Soup". I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by Jessi H   view full review
Made this recipe tonight...not impressed. Husband didn't like it, I didn't like it. Not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
Did not enjoy. If your kids like SpaghettiOs, they might enjoy the flavor of this recipe, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by kittypodz   view full review
A little bit different taste. Made it with cheddar instead of American. The picky husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used a little over half of a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese instead of the american...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by kraterman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great for a busy day. The first time I had to make a few small changes - I was out of shells...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
My 3 year old loves this. I use the meduim shells (easier to eat). Have made many times....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by Margot   view full review
This was good and easy as heck to make. I used cheddar jack shredded cheese plus one slice of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2010 by klink   view full review
My family makes this except we use 1/4 lb of COOPER SHARP cheese instead of American. Be sure...

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