Delicious and Flavorful Crab Stuffed Shells Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of succulent crab meat stuffed inside delicate pasta shells with this mouth-watering crab stuffed shells recipe. Each bite is filled with a creamy blend of crab, cream cheese, and spices, topped with a rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for seafood enthusiasts and will impress your guests with its elegance and taste. It's an easy-to-follow recipe that combines simplicity with sophistication.

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound crab meat, cooked and shredded
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded crab meat, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with a generous amount of the crab mixture and place them in the baking dish, open side up.
6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, covering them completely.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

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