Cereales y Granos

Jumbo pasta shells

Jumbo pasta shells
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Ingredient Information

Name

Jumbo pasta shells

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

108 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Jumbo shell pasta is a type of Italian pasta recognized for its characteristic large and deep shell shape. This pasta is ideal for fillings due to its ample size, allowing for the incorporation of various ingredients such as cheeses, meats, vegetables, or creamy sauces, making it a versatile and popular option in baked or au gratin recipes.

Originating from Italy, shell pasta is part of the extensive family of shaped pastas designed to better capture sauces and enhance flavors. Their firm texture when cooked allows them to maintain their shape and support fillings without falling apart.

From a nutritional standpoint, jumbo pasta is made primarily from durum wheat semolina, making it a good source of complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy. It also contains small amounts of protein and fiber, although its nutritional value can vary depending on the ingredients it is combined with in the recipe.

In Hispanic America, jumbo shell pasta is also known simply as conchas or caracolas grandes (large shells). These synonyms may vary by region, but they always refer to this large shell-shaped pasta, used primarily for stuffing and preparing hearty, au gratin dishes.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
40mcg
folate
1.5g
fats
70mg
potassium
150
calories
30g
carbohydrates
0mcg
lycopene
5g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c

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