Ingredients
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon butter plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
8 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41–50 per pound), chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
soft bread crumbs toasted in butter and chopped fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
1-First Step: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bring a large pot of salted water to boil for cooking the jumbo shells.
2-Second Step: Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
3-Third Step: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add mixed seafood. Cook until just opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
4-Fourth Step: In a bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, sautéed seafood, and chopped parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper as needed.
5-Fifth Step: Spread a layer of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a baking dish.
6-Sixth Step: Stuff each cooked shell with the seafood and cheese mixture and place them seam side up in the baking dish.
7-Seventh Step: Cover the shells with the remaining marinara sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
8-Eighth Step: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
9-Final Step: Let the stuffed shells cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh parsley. For dietary adjustments, substitute plant-based cheeses and seafood alternatives as needed during the filling preparation stages.
Last Step:
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🦐 Cook pasta shells al dente and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
🥄 Separate shells on a greased baking sheet before stuffing to avoid clumping.
🥦 This dish pairs well with roasted broccoli, sautéed green beans, garden salad, or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Bake time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta, Seafood
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells
- Calories: 448
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 148mg
