Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, flaked
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Feel free to substitute crab meat with cooked lobster or even a firm white fish like cod. The Alfredo sauce can be homemade or store-bought, whatever suits your time and taste preferences.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the shrimp and crab meat, cooking until the seafood is heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, parsley, and lemon zest. Add the cooked seafood mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine Alfredo sauce and white wine over medium heat. Stir in butter until melted and incorporated.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well covered. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the tops are bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Cooking this dish reminds me of the patience I learned while making tortillas with my abuela — a lesson in savoring the process, not just the outcome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International