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Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

A deliciously comforting dish that combines succulent lobster with garlic butter, all stuffed in giant pasta shells—perfect for impressing family or guests without the fuss.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Lobster Filling
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
  • 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Begin by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook them for about 8-10 minutes until they're al dente. Drain and let them cool.
Making the Filling
  1. In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cooked lobster, stirring to combine, and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the lobster mixture with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Make sure everything is well blended.
Stuffing the Shells
  1. Using a spoon, fill each pasta shell generously with the lobster filling.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread half the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the filled shells in the dish, and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
  2. Top with extra Parmesan if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Then, remove the foil and broil for about 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Lobster Alternatives: Shrimp or crab can be swapped in if you prefer. If you have leftover filling, toss it into your next salad or stir it into a frittata. For a spicy kick, add a few red pepper flakes to the filling.