Unico Jumbo Shells
Unico Jumbo Shells
Unico Jumbo Shells are extra-large shells for stuffing — fill each with a ricotta or seafood mixture, top with sauce and bake.
Highlights
- Extra-large stuffable shells
- Hold a spoonful of filling each
- Fill, sauce and bake
- Each shell is an individual baked portion
What is Unico Jumbo Shells?
Extra-large conchiglie — shells big enough to hold a spoonful of filling each. Parboil, stuff with a ricotta, spinach or seafood mixture, arrange in a dish, top with sauce and bake. A stuffed-pasta centrepiece, where each shell becomes an individual baked portion.
Why Choose Unico Jumbo Shells?
- Extra-large shells hold a generous filling
- Each shell is an individual portion
- Great for make-ahead baked dishes
- Bigger than standard or baby shells
How Do You Use Unico Jumbo Shells?
Common Uses
- Ricotta-stuffed baked shells
- Seafood-stuffed shells
- Spinach and cheese fillings
- Make-ahead baked pasta
Best Pairings
- Ricotta and mozzarella
- Tomato and cream sauces
- Spinach and herbs
- Seafood
Nutritional Information
Per 4 pieces (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g | 9 % |
| Fibre | 1 g | 3 % |
| Sugars | 1 g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 % | |
| Vitamin C | 0 % | |
| Calcium | 0 % | |
| Iron | 8 % | |
| Thiamine | 15 % | |
| Riboflavin | 2 % | |
| Niacin | 8 % | |
| Folate | 30 % |
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 Jumbo Shells
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1. How do I cook specialty pasta shapes?
Cook in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, usually around 8 to 12 minutes depending on the shape. Follow the time printed on the package, and check small soup shapes early as they cook quickly.
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2. Does specialty pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico specialty pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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3. What sizes does Jumbo Shells come in?
Unico Jumbo Shells is available in the following: 250 g.
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4. Is Jumbo Shells kosher?
Unico Jumbo Shells is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Jumbo Shells
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Pasta with Cotechino Sausage, Rapini and Tomatoes
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Unico Jumbo Shells are extra-large conchiglie of durum wheat semolina, made for stuffing — filled with ricotta, spinach or seafood, sauced and baked into individual portions. The largest of Unico's shell pastas, distinct from the sauce-cupping standard shells and the soup-sized baby shells.