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Spicy Queso & Shells

This a vegetarian and Jain friendly recipe. It is much needed comfort food packed with lots of flavor. Simple ingredients makes it easier to make.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian, Jain Friendly

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz cheddar cheese
  • 1 box medium shells pasta
  • 1 tbsp Trader Joe's Bomba sauce
  • 3 serrano peppers diced
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta shells according to package. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt cream cheese and cheddar cheese together on medium heat on a heavy pan.
  • Add in cooked pasta to the melted cheese. Mix together on low heat.
  • Add in serrano pepper. Stir well.
  • Add in Bomba sauce and black pepper.
  • Mix well and serve.

Notes

I used Tillamook cheddar cheese, Philadelphia original cream cheese, Anna medium sized shells, and Trader Joe's Bomba sauce.  All these items are jain friendly.