6 Grown-Up Recipes for Pasta Shells

F&W Editors
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Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio
Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio

While you can't go wrong with classic macaroni and cheese at any age, being a grown-up means you can also dress up your pasta shells with exciting ingredients. From an umami-packed mushroom pasta to shells with creamy artichoke sauce, here are six ways to make pasta shells for the adult palate.

Baked Shells with Cauliflower and Taleggio

Baked Shells with Cauliflower and Taleggio
Baked Shells with Cauliflower and Taleggio

High-quality pasta makes a big difference in this decadent dish: The shells retain their beautiful texture instead of turning mushy as they bake.

Pasta Shells with Shrimp and Garlicky Bread Crumbs

Louisiana: Shrimp Pasta
Louisiana: Shrimp Pasta

This fast dish features a tangy lemon anchovy dressing.

Pasta with Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Pasta with Mushrooms and Mascarpone
Pasta with Mushrooms and Mascarpone

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A range of mushrooms including cremini, shiitakes, and chanterelles this rich dish it's fantastic earthy flavor.

Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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HD-201307-r-pasta-shells-with-chicken-and-brussels-sprouts.jpg

If you've always thought that you dislike Brussels sprouts, you've probably never tried them in a combination like this.

Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio

Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio
Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio

Jumbo shells star in this cheesy, vegetable-packed pasta dish.

Pasta with Sausage, Basil, and Mustard

Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard
Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard

Tina Rupp

British cookbook author Nigel Slater matches spicy sausage with a creamy mustard sauce.