Crab Stuffed Shells

Dive into indulgence with these creamy and flavorful Crab Stuffed Shells, a luxurious seafood twist on a classic Italian dish! Perfectly cooked jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a rich and savory blend of crab meat, ricotta, and cream cheese, accented with fresh parsley, garlic, and a hint of spice. Topped with a velvety tomato-cream sauce, gooey mozzarella, and golden Parmesan, this baked pasta dish is pure comfort food elegance. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to a special dinner. Serve it with a fresh green salad and crusty garlic bread for a truly unforgettable meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 8 ounces Crab meat
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the shells under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and olive oil until fully blended. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread 1 cup of the tomato-cream sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Using a spoon, stuff each cooked shell with about 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture and arrange them seam side up in the baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the remaining tomato-cream sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1585.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2691.0

Total Fat 198.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 947.9mg	0%
Sodium 8577.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 160.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 3547.9mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1392.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 9.7%