Unico Baby Shells
Unico Baby Shells
Unico Baby Shells are tiny shell shapes — small enough for soups, brothy dishes and cold salads, and a favourite in children's meals.
Highlights
- Tiny shell-shaped pasta
- Perfect for soups and brothy dishes
- Great in cold salads and kids' meals
- Tiny shells sized for soups
What is Unico Baby Shells?
Miniature shells — much smaller than standard conchiglie. The tiny size is made for soups and brothy dishes where the pieces fit on a spoon, for light cold salads, and for children's meals. They cook quickly and stay tender.
Why Choose Unico Baby Shells?
- Tiny size made for soups
- Fits neatly on a spoon
- Tender and quick-cooking
- A favourite for children's meals
How Do You Use Unico Baby Shells?
Common Uses
- Soups and brothy dishes
- Light cold pasta salads
- Children's meals
- Quick buttered pasta
Best Pairings
- Brothy soups
- Light vegetables
- Butter and mild cheese
- Vinaigrettes (salads)
Nutritional Information
Per 3/4 cup (85 g) dry pasta
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14 % |
| Thiamine | 0.55 mg | 46 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31 % |
| Folate | 290 µg DFE | 73 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Canadian durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate (iron), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid.
Allergens
Contains wheat. May contain egg.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Baby Shells
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1. How long does dry pasta take to cook?
Most dry pasta cooks in roughly 8 to 12 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, depending on the shape and how al dente you like it. Always follow the cooking time printed on the package.
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2. How much dry pasta should I cook per person?
A typical single serving is about 85 g of dry pasta, the serving size used on the nutrition panel. Adjust up or down depending on appetites and whether it is a main or a side.
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3. Does dry pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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4. What sizes does Baby Shells come in?
Unico Baby Shells is available in the following: 900 g.
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5. Is Baby Shells kosher?
Unico Baby Shells is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Baby Shells
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Orecchiette with Arugula and Tomato Sauce
A peppery southern-Italian classic: pasta and fresh arugula boiled together, then tossed with a simple garlic-infused…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Baby Shells
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Brown Lentil and Pasta Soup
A quick, comforting soup of brown lentils and small pasta with bacon, onion and celery, finished with fresh mint.
Key Ingredients: Unico Baby Shells · Unico Dry Lentils
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Orecchiette with Faba Beans and Tomatoes
A quick pantry pasta of faba (broad) beans, diced tomatoes, capers and anchovy tossed with small shells — savoury, he…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Capers · Unico Anchovies
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Unico Baby Shells are miniature shell-shaped pasta of durum wheat semolina — much smaller than standard shells. The tiny size suits soups, brothy dishes, light cold salads and children's meals, where the larger conchiglie would be too big.