Seafood Stuffed Shells
A creamy seafood filling stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, topped with Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- large pot
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 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
For Serving
- 1 cup Extra Alfredo Sauce For drizzling
- 1 bowl Green Salad With light vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and minced garlic.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra Alfredo sauce and a green salad.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling mixture.