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Get creative with jumbo pasta shells
Turning them into mini lasagnas by layering ricotta cheese, meat sauce, and mozzarella inside each shell before baking to perfection, creating a single-serve delight
Crafting a seafood delight by stuffing the shells with a mixture of shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat combined with garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs, topped with a creamy white wine sauce
Experimenting with a dessert version, filling the cooked shells with a sweetened ricotta and chocolate chip mixture, then drizzling them with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of powdered sugar
Making them the star of a vegetarian feast by stuffing them with a mix of spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, and parmesan cheese, served over a bed of marinara sauce
Transforming them into taco shells by filling them with seasoned ground beef, topped with cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream, then briefly baking to meld the flavors
Something you can make with jumbo pasta shells
Origin
Pasta shells have their origins in Italy, where pasta-making has a rich history. Shells are a type of pasta shape, known as conchiglie in Italian, which translates to \"shells\" in English. The jumbo pasta shells are larger-sized versions of the traditional pasta shape. The exact origin of jumbo pasta shells is not well-documented, but they are commonly used in Italian-American cuisine and have become popular in various pasta dishes worldwide.
