Best 11 Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipes

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Dive into the realm of culinary delight as we embark on a journey to discover the art of crafting mouthwatering stuffed jumbo shells. These colossal pasta shells, acting as edible vessels, await your culinary creativity, ready to be filled with an array of tantalizing ingredients. From classic combinations to innovative flavor pairings, let us guide you through the process of creating a stuffed jumbo shell masterpiece that will leave your taste buds in awe. With a few simple steps and a sprinkle of culinary magic, you'll be able to transform these humble pasta shells into a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, making every bite an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEAT STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I found this recipe on the back of the San Giorgio jumbo shells box. I've tried a lot of other stuffed shells recipes but I always come back to this one. My hubby loves it and asks for this as his special birthday meal every year. Enjoy!

Provided by DragonIady

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 shells, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package san giorgio jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups about 28-oz . jar spaghetti sauce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Cool in single layer on foil or wax paper.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown meat; drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese (if desired), onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons meat filling.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Place filled shells in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CHICKEN AND CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I came up with this based upon another recipe, but used things I had in the kitchen. It is a great alternative if your family or guests don't eat red meat!

Provided by ECHO2003

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 egg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
  • Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1402.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SHRIMP AND RICOTTA STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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Found this in a local grocery store flyer. It was delicious and quite easy to make! Crab could be substituted for the shrimp, I think, and I might try that in future.

Provided by Kathleen Constance

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 jumbo pasta shells
300 g cooked shrimp, thoroughly patted dry
1 (500 g) container ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (700 ml) jar red pasta sauce, your choice of flavour
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta shells as per the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Cool the pasta shells in cold water and drain well again. Set aside.
  • Set 24 of the shrimp aside in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed. Coursely chop the remaining shrimp and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the ricotta, pesto, eggs, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Pour the jar of pasta sauce into a large, wide baking dish; stir in the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Spoon the ricotta/shrimp mixture into the pasta shells and set them on top of the pasta sauce. Set a whole shrimp on top of each shell. Sprinkle the shells with the 1 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more, or until the tops are golden and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Suggested serving size is 4 shells each.

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate. , For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder. , Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH CHEESE WITH MEAT



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A really yummy way to make jumbo shells stuffed with cheese taste. It makes a large amount but could be cut in half. I think it is something you could be sure people would like and be really different. I found the basic on the back of the Barilla noodles box but fixed it up some as it would have seemed bland, so I made this and we love it.

Provided by ICook4dannyPuddin

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
26 ounces spaghetti sauce, i like ragu meat flavored for this recipe
2 eggs
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Boil shells with butter and salt to taste.
  • Brown hamburger meat and combine with spaghetti sauce; drain shells.
  • Combine the egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, salt, parsley flakes, and only 1 cup of the parmesan cheese.
  • Put the mixture in the shells like a tablespoon and half into each one line them up in across a three quart casserole dish.
  • Pour the meat over the top and cook for 30 minutes at 350°F.
  • Add the remaining parmesan cheese over the shells and meat and allow to cook for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 1175.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 37.5

SHRIMP STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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Make and share this Shrimp Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Songull

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 35m

Yield 24 shells, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp (peeled, deviened and coarsely chopped)
1/3 cup butter
16 ounces button mushrooms (coarsely chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
12 ounces sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 lb jumbo pasta shells

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Melt butter in a 12" skillet.
  • Sautee shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic just until the shrimp begins to turn pink (set aside).
  • In a saucepan heat sour cream (but do not boil).
  • Add to the sour cream the salt, pepper, paprika, and soy sauce and heat for just a minute or two (stirring constantly).
  • Remove from heat a add the shrimp mixture.
  • Cook pasta shells in boiling water until tender, drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
  • Fill shells with shrimp mixture, top with parmesan cheese.
  • Broil until tops are golden brown and bubbling.

BAKED SAUSAGE-STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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A Canadian Living hit with the Ontario ZAARians, at our Annual Appy-fest. While this recipe actually calls for mild Italian sausge I used Bajan-seasoning called Delish-Dish in a meatball stuffing. I doubt that many ZAARians have "Bajan Delish-Dish" in their pantry.To stay true to the original recipe, therefore, I shall post the recipe as it appears in Canadian Living.. I like the recipe because of the ease with which ingredients combine to produce an interestingly flavourful filling. Can be used as a main course, or appetiser.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 Jumbo Stuffed shells, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 jumbo sized pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 sweet green pepper, finely diced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups bottled strained tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells until tender, but firm; about 14 minutes. Drain and set aside for future use.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and garlic until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sausage, egg and parsley.,
  • Place 1 heaping tbsp mixture in each of the shells. Arrange in greased, 8 inch glass baking dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together tomatoes, oregano and salt Spoon over stuffed shells.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses; cover and bake in 425F oven for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake further 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden and instant read, digital thermometer inserted in the centre of shell registers 160°F.

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND CORN



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These spinach and corn stuffed shells are a very yummy, filling dish.

Provided by creativelife247

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
¼ cup grapeseed oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach, thawed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil
1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup warm water
1 pinch dried cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat grapeseed oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, corn, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach and corn are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta shells. Fill with corn-spinach mixture. Place shells back into the same deep skillet and cover with diced tomatoes. Mix tomato paste and warm water together and pour onto shells.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat until tomatoes are heated through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with dried cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1225.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH RICOTTA FILLING



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo shells
3 cups ricotta cheese stuffing (see recipe)
4 cups Bolognese sauce or cooked meat and tomato sauce (see recipe)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drop jumbo shells into boiling water and cook about 10 minutes or until tender but not overcooked. Drain.
  • Spoon layer of sauce over bottom of casserole large enough to hold stuffed shells in one layer.
  • Fill each shell with equal portions of ricotta cheese mixture. Arrange shells stuffed side up in casserole. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake 25 minutes.

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT



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This is from The Pasta Salad Book by Nina Graybill and Maxine Rapoport. An Elegant first course, serve with lemon wedges and thinly sliced toasted French bread.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large pasta shells
1 lb lump crabmeat
2/3 cup olive oil, divided use
1/4 cup lemon juice, divided use
1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup basic vinaigrette
lettuce leaf
watercress leaf (to garnish)
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells, gently until al dente.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to drain.
  • While still hot mix carefully with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2.
  • tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon parsley.
  • Drain any juice from crabmeat, discard juice.
  • Mix the crab with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, capers, nuts, parsley, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Stuff shells and refrigerate until shortly before serving.
  • Arrange lettuce on salad places, add 2 shells per plate.
  • Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette dressing.
  • Garnish with watercress and lemon wedges.
  • Cooking time is fridge time.

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I made these tuna stuffed shells many years ago when I first seen the recipe in my Taste Of Home Cookbook and it was excellent for a lite lunch and perfect to serve on those hot summer days. I didn't make the dressing in this recipe at the time, I used lite Italian dressing and drizzled it over the shells and it was still so...

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 can(12 ounces)tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green peppers
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional
***tips*** can also use canned boneless salmon in place of tuna. can use the tuna mixture with crackers as a great appetizer or snack too..

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate.
  • 2. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing
  • 4. 25 minutes prep time plus time for chilling.

Tips for Making Perfect Stuffed Jumbo Shells

* **Choose the right pasta shells.** Look for jumbo shells that are large enough to hold a generous amount of filling. * **Cook the pasta shells al dente.** This means cooking them until they are tender but still firm to the bite. * **Use a variety of fillings.** You can use any type of filling you like, but some popular options include ricotta cheese, spinach, sausage, and ground beef. * **Be creative with your sauce.** You can use a simple tomato sauce or a more complex sauce, such as a white sauce or a pesto sauce. * **Bake the stuffed shells until they are golden brown.** This will take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion

Stuffed jumbo shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, you can create a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give stuffed jumbo shells a try. You won't be disappointed.

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