Description
A luxurious baked pasta dish filled with a creamy blend of shrimp, crab, and scallops nestled inside jumbo shells, topped with a white sauce, mozzarella, and a golden breadcrumb crust. Perfect for special dinners or elegant comfort food nights.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup bay scallops, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, shrimp, crab, scallops, half of the mozzarella and Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the seafood filling.
- Spread a layer of white sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.