How to make stuffed shells. The extra large shell pasta is the only specialty ingredient you need to make this dish. Pasta shells. Choose easy-to-fill jumbo pasta shells for this recipe.

Top the shells with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese (I like to place the remaining mozzarella cheese just over the shells, not the entire pan, that way you can still see the shells).

Life's all about shortcuts, especially when it comes to cooking. But, for times when you're not in a hurry, it's only right to make a meal that delivers on flavor and comfort. Stuffed shells are the ...

Make the sauce . In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and their liquid and the water ...

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add shells; cook, stirring often, over high until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain shells, running under cold water to help stop cooking.

Our reporter tried Olive Garden's "Giant Italian Classics" menu including a massive meatball, 11-inch chicken parm, and stuffed pasta shells.