What Is Pasta shells, jumbo and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about pasta shells, jumbo and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 17 recipes to cook tonight.

Recipes using pasta shells, jumbo

There are 17 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Cheese Stuffed Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, ham, and fresh herbs, baked in spaghetti sauce. A filling Italian dinner that's on the table in under an hour.

Baked Tomato & Cheese Shells

This recipe was so easy to make, and it was scrumptious. The ricotta and mozzarella combination was excellent, cherry tomatoes were added into canned tomato, which gave the tomato sauce extra tasty sweetness. It was absolutely delicious!

Beef Stuffed Shells for Two

Beef stuffed inside large pasta shells topped with gooey cheese then baked to perfection designed to serve two people.

Beef Stuffed Shells

This hearty dish features jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory ground beef mixture, seasoned with garlic, onions, and herbs, then baked under a rich spaghetti sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It’s a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead meal that’s freezer-friendly and skips ricotta for a lighter twist.

Stuffed Shells Florentine

Stuffed shells florentine with jumbo pasta shells filled with spinach, mushrooms, cottage cheese, and garlic, baked in marinara. Lighter Italian comfort food.

Cheese Stuffed Shells with Turkey Mushroom Sauce

Cheese Stuffed Shells with Turkey Mushroom Sauce recipe

Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce

Ricotta stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce fills jumbo pasta shells with creamy ricotta, Parm, and herbs, then bakes in spicy pancetta-laced marinara. Italian comfort food with a fiery red-pepper kick.

Pasta Shells with Lemon Vinaigrette

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, lemon zest, chives, and chopped almonds, then drizzled with a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Served cold or at room temperature.

Vegetarian Pasta Shells

Vegetarian stuffed pasta shells loaded with sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and ricotta, baked in tomato sauce with melted mozzarella. A hearty meatless main dish.

Garlic Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, prosciutto, Parmesan, and fresh basil, baked in a garlic-anchovy cream sauce. An Italian dinner party dish in 45 minutes.

Shells Stuffed with Thanksgiving Leftovers

A new twist on a classic Italian dish! Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create a savory stuffing for this comforting pasta dish.

Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Shells

Spicy cheese-stuffed shells with a three-cheese filling and tomatoes with green chilies sauce. A lighter stuffed pasta with low-fat cottage cheese and part-skim mozzarella.

Stuffed Shells Primavera

Jumbo pasta shells packed with ricotta, mozzarella, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, and fresh basil, baked in chunky spaghetti sauce until bubbly. Vegetarian comfort food.

Tuna Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tuna stuffed jumbo pasta shells baked in a creamy dill sauce made with cottage cheese, yogurt, and Parmesan. A lighter take on stuffed shells using low-fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta.

Cheese-Stuffed Baked Pasta Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, and egg, baked in a homemade basil tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Classic Italian comfort food.

Low Fat Chicken Stuffed Shells

A scrumptious recipe where jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a a low-fat chicken mix.

Lanza's Lumaconi

A scrumptious dish made with jumbo pasta shells, savory ground beef, spinach and marinara sauce.

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