Description
A rich and elegant seafood pasta dish featuring tender lobster-stuffed jumbo shells baked in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
- For the Alfredo sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine lobster meat, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Remove from heat.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the lobster mixture and arrange in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish with extra chopped parsley and cracked black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest Alfredo sauce.
- Don’t overcook the shells; al dente prevents tearing during stuffing.
- To save time, you can use store-bought Alfredo sauce, though homemade offers better flavor.
- This dish can be assembled a day in advance and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 3 stuffed shells)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
