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.

Sidney Goff
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The shrimp and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-


Sumitra Rai
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The stuffed pasta shells were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them. I will definitely be making this again.


Moon Ali
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are impressive. The shrimp and ricotta filling is so flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sujon Dass
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This recipe is a total winner! The shrimp and ricotta filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells cook up perfectly al dente. I served this dish with a side of marinara sauce and everyone raved about it.


Italia Lopez
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These stuffed pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells make this dish a hearty and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delici


Kevin Mcmahan
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these stuffed pasta shells. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of seafood


NAJIBAH Janudin
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This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The stuffed pasta shells were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them. I will definitely be making this again.


Amari Thompson
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The shrimp and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-


Alfredo Media
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These stuffed pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells make this dish a hearty and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delici


Kiryl M
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these stuffed pasta shells. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of seafood.


Anitty Jns
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The stuffed pasta shells were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them. I will definitely be making this again.


Omar Ruiz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. The shrimp and ricotta filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells make this dish a hearty and satisfying meal.


Tinna Tapa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells make this dish a hearty and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-


Willow Grace
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these stuffed pasta shells. The shrimp and ricotta filling was surprisingly delicious, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're


Beyen Muluneh Gonfa
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These stuffed pasta shells were a big hit at my last dinner party. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Angie Angie
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The shrimp and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-


imran mughal (mu)
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The stuffed pasta shells were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Priya
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are impressive. The shrimp and ricotta filling is so flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Anime and DC mix
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This recipe is a total winner! The shrimp and ricotta filling is creamy and flavorful, and the jumbo pasta shells cook up perfectly al dente. I served this dish with a side of marinara sauce and everyone raved about it.


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