Seafood Stuffed Shells
Delicious jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy seafood mixture, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 20 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped Use fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped Tinned crab can be used
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped Frozen shrimp is acceptable
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup for filling, 1/2 cup for topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
For assembly
- Marinara sauce for topping You can use store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lobster, crab, shrimp, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture.
Baking
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the filled shells in the dish, then cover them with more marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
If you want a creamier texture, adjust the amount of heavy cream. Taste the filling before stuffing to ensure proper seasoning.