Fill your kitchen vault with liquid gold treasure. Make Velveeta Shells and Cheese tonight! Directions 1. Boil 1-1/2 qt (6 cups) water in saucepan. Stir in shell pasta; cook 8 to 10 min or until tender, stirring occasionally. Note: Do not overcook pasta. 2. Drain pasta. Do not rinse. Return to pan. 3. Add cheese sauce; mix well. Makes about 3 servings.