Description
A delightful dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich mixture of seafood and cheeses, topped with marinara sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Mix together ricotta cheese, chopped shrimp, shredded crab, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture, pressing gently to secure the filling inside.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish, ensuring they sit snugly next to one another.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce and heavy cream over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider preparing the filling a day in advance for deeper flavors. Adjust seafood according to your preference for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg