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Faster White Cheddar Shells and Peas

From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: Family Circle

1	box (1 pound)	medium-size shells
1	box (10 ounces)	frozen peas, thawed
3	tablespoons	butter
3	tablespoons	all-purpose flour
3	cups	milk
1 1/4	teaspoons	salt
1/4	teaspoon	ground nutmeg
1/8	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
3	cups	shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/4	pound	turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cook shells following package directions. Add peas for last 1 minute.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium-size heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, whisking until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup milk. Gradually whisk in remaining milk, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Stir in salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
Drain pasta, peas; return to pot. Add cheese sauce. Top with bacon.
Nutrient Value Per Serving: 515 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated), 23 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 849 mg sodium, 70 mg cholesterol.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.