Unico Shells
Unico Shells
Unico Shells (conchiglie) are concave shells that cup sauce and small ingredients inside — versatile for chunky sauces, salads and bakes.
Highlights
- Concave shell (conchiglie) shape
- Cups sauce and small ingredients
- Versatile for sauces, salads and bakes
- Concave cups that hold sauce
What is Unico Shells?
Curved, concave shells that scoop and hold sauce, peas and small pieces of meat or vegetable inside each cup. The shape works across hearty tomato and cream sauces, pasta salads and baked dishes — a versatile medium short pasta.
Why Choose Unico Shells?
- Concave cups hold sauce and bits inside
- Works hot in bakes or cold in salads
- Catches peas and small ingredients
- A reliable medium short pasta
How Do You Use Unico Shells?
Common Uses
- Chunky tomato and cream sauces
- Pasta salads
- Baked pasta dishes
- Dishes with peas and vegetables
Best Pairings
- Cream and cheese sauces
- Peas and vegetables
- Ground meat
- Tomato sauces
Nutritional Information
Per 1 1/2 cups (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 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 Shells come in?
Unico Shells is available in the following: 900 g.
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5. Is Shells kosher?
Unico Shells is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Shells
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Penne with Broccoli
A southern-Italian-style pasta where broccoli and penne cook together, dressed in a long-simmered tomato sauce with a…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Anchovies
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Warm Farfalle Pasta Salad
Bow-tie pasta tossed warm with marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and spinach, finished with parmesan an…
Key Ingredients: Unico Farfalle · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Marinated Artichokes
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Insalata di Pasta Brillante
A make-ahead penne salad with anchovies, capers and sweet pepper strips in chili-flecked olive oil, finished with tom…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico Capers · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Unico Shells (conchiglie) are concave shell-shaped pasta of durum wheat semolina that cup sauce and small ingredients inside. Versatile across chunky tomato and cream sauces, pasta salads and baked dishes — distinct from the smaller baby shells used mainly for soups and salads.