Description
Seafood stuffed shells are a rich and creamy pasta dish filled with a mixture of shrimp, ricotta, and cream cheese, topped with Alfredo sauce and Parmesan. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells (Cooked al dente)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (Creamier option)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (Can substitute with cream fraiche)
- 1 cup Shrimp (Or substitute with crab)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (Adjust according to spice preference)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Use fresh for best flavor)
- 2 cups Alfredo Sauce (Use homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (For a sharper taste use Pecorino Romano)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (For garnish and color)
- 1 cup Extra Alfredo Sauce (For drizzling)
- 1 bowl Green Salad (With light vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and minced garlic.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the filling mixture.
- Arrange stuffed shells in a baking dish and cover with Alfredo sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve with extra Alfredo sauce and a side of green salad.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked pasta shells for best texture.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to taste.
- Shrimp can be swapped with crab for a different flavor.
- For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 shells)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: seafood stuffed shells, shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, baked pasta