Good Every Dang Time Seafood Stuffed Shells
Dive into pure comfort food bliss with "Good Every Dang Time Seafood Stuffed Shells," a decadent, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as satisfying as its name suggests. Imagine tender jumbo pasta shells generously stuffed with a creamy, savory mixture of succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, ricotta, and cream cheese, all seasoned to perfection with robust garlic and aromatic Italian herbs. Nestled in a luxurious tomato cream sauce and topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan, these shells bake to golden, bubbly perfection in just under an hour. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or indulging in a cozy night at home, these cheesy, seafood-packed delights are guaranteed to impress every single time. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines rich flavors, a velvety texture, and easy prep, making it a must-try for your next hearty meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup Cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, crab meat, softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup), half of the mozzarella cheese (1 cup), minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the marinara sauce and heavy cream. Stir until smooth to create the tomato cream sauce.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato cream sauce evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Using a spoon or piping bag, stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood filling. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish on top of the sauce.
Pour the remaining tomato cream sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup) and mozzarella cheese (1 cup) over the top of the shells.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your 'Good Every Dang Time Seafood Stuffed Shells'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 307.9 g | 395% | |
| Saturated Fat | 165.4 g | 827% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1688 mg | 563% | |
| Sodium | 10175 mg | 442% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 249.3 g | 499% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.9 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 4198 mg | 323% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
