- Ingredients
- Below is the full ingredient list broken into helpful sections for easy preparation.
- For the Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 20 –24 jumbo pasta shells
- Salt for boiling water
- For the Seafood Filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp finely chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat fresh or high-quality canned
- ½ cup cooked scallops chopped (optional but recommended)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup baby spinach finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust depending on the saltiness of the seafood
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 –3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Required Kitchen Tools
To successfully prepare the Ultimate Seafood Stuffed Shells, you will need:
Large pot for boiling pasta
Medium skillet
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Baking dish (9x13 works well)
Spoon or piping bag for filling shells
Aluminum foil
Oven
