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Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Stuffed Pastas Overall User Rating: 
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Definitely a "Do Over"
06/21/2008 at 12:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We had this for dinner and everyone in the family loved it. I've made stuffed shells before; never with this result. Fresh ricotta makes a big difference. Made the sauce on the weekend for a quick weekday meal.
Fabulous
05/21/2008 at 08:25pm
User: Patty from Kirkland, WA User Rating:
I finally got around to making these last night and what a hit. My tall, skinny husband ate 8 shells and said he would have liked to eat more. Fabulous!
Wow!!
05/07/2008 at 09:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't know why I was shocked that I loved this dish...I love all of her dishes. It was pretty easy to make. Don't omit anything; there is such a perfect balance. I loved the spiciness from the red pepper flakes and the mild cooling effect from the mint. Great job as always Giada!!
Great dinner party!
01/12/2008 at 10:38pm
User: kirsten from brookfield, CT User Rating:
I made this dish tonight for a dinner party and it came out excellent! Even the kids liked it. The basil and parsley in the cheese along w/ the parm really gave the shells great flavor. I couldn't really taste the pancetta so quite honestly I would leave it out next time. The eggs really made the cheese stay in the shells tightly. I think the best advice was to only cook the shells 4-6 minutes like Giada said so the shells don't get too soggy and rip and then they cook more in the oven. I loved this dish and it was cheap and easy!!
YUM!!!
01/04/2008 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. I made this for my boyfriend and he loved it. We both agree that they are better than going out to an Italian resturant.
To Die For!!!
12/19/2007 at 12:53pm
User: Amanda from Newport News, VA User Rating:
This is the best stuffed shells recipe I have ever come across. It is simply to die for!!! I absolutely love it!
Delightful!
12/05/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Catherine from Bristow, VA User Rating:
LOVED this recipe even better the 2nd day! It is easy to make, but does take a bit of time. I used spicy sausage instead of pancetta since that is what I had on hand. It makes a lot! 36 shells didn't sound like very much - but there are plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day! I am not sure about anyone else but I couldn't fit all the shells in one pan, so you may need another 8X8 to finish up. Once again Giada is the best!!! :)
Good.
11/29/2007 at 10:18am
User: KIM from Park Ridge, IL User Rating:
This was a good, solid recipe. I did not used the mint. Also, I had to use more marinara sauce after it was done baking because they were cheesy. That is fine, though. Still have lots of leftovers.
Amazing
11/10/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Scott from Cape Coral, FL User Rating:
Mouth watering diet destroyer but well worth the calories.
Good, not great.
11/01/2007 at 09:35pm
User: Jasmine from Lincoln, NE User Rating:
I tried this recipe when wanting something a little different than just pasta. I left out the mint, as I don't really like it, and I cut everything in half to feed 2 adults and a 3 year old. It turned out good, although I think the sauce could have used a little more kick. And perhaps even a little more sauce as opposed to so much cheese. I'm not planning on making this again any time soon, but it was alright.
Great
10/30/2007 at 02:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone loved it!
Made a few changes and was SUPERB!
10/16/2007 at 11:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm sure this recipe was fine as is, but I made a few changes when I made it. First, I omitted the pancetta (waaaaay too salty for those of you who have had it). I also omitted the mint and the chili pepper flakes (just personal preference). I also used 2 1/2 cups of a tomato basil spaghetti sauce and 2 1/2 cups of a vodka sauce (it's part cream and part red sauce - yummy!) instead of marinara. The sauce was phenomenal! I definitely recommend using the 50/50 ratio of sauces. All who tried this were very impressed!
Fabulous for the holdiays!
10/06/2007 at 11:22am
User: Amy from Neptune, NJ User Rating:
I made this receipe for Christmas Eve last year and let me tell you, it sure was delicious! I followed the recipe precisely omitting the crushed red pepper since my husband does not like the heat. I added a touch of fresh basil on top after it was baked and the presentation was goegeous. The pancetta gave the sauce such a sweet tangy vibe it had our families saying "what's in this sauce?" The cheese was melted to perfection and the flavors blended together perfectly. It was such a hit, I was asked to make it again for New Years Eve! Go ahead and try it out, I know you'll love it!
very good
09/16/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
warning! very rich but tasty
LOVE IT
09/13/2007 at 05:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
ITS A QUICK VERSION OF LASAGNA WITH A KICK
mint - awesome
09/04/2007 at 01:44pm
User: Jody from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
The mint in this dish is so perfect... who'da thought...
DELICIOUS AND EASY!
08/29/2007 at 08:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is delicious, easy and fun to make!
Yummy in my tummy
08/24/2007 at 12:04am
User: Leesa from San Rafeal, CA User Rating:
I could find any of those dang giant shells so I took large rigatoni, cut a hole in a plastic ziplock bag, and put the ricotta mixture in it and used it to stuff the rigatoni. My brother, his wife, and my parents all loved this recipe and each got seconds (my brother had thirds).
Fantastic!
08/21/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was fantastic! Not very complicated - easy ingredients. The only thing I changed about the recipe: we used bacon instead of pancetta. Not crazy about pancetta, but the bacon gave it a great flavor!
Stuffed shells extravaganza
08/21/2007 at 01:47pm
User: Andrea from morristown, TN User Rating:
I made this dish for my parents, because they are like my giny pigs when it comes to trying new foods. Thankfully everything that I have made from Everyday Italian has come out excellent. This dish came out cheeesey, gooey, and oh so gooooood. I loved this dish and can't wait to start to mix it with other ingredients. Try it out and give it a shot, you'll love it.
Awesome can't even discribe this!
08/11/2007 at 02:12pm
User: Kristin from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
This dish is a must try! Especially good for a dinner party or get-together!
Very yummy
08/10/2007 at 03:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So good, and after making it once, it becomes really easy to make! I've made it several times, each time with rave reviews.
n/a
08/08/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
n/a
Absolutely Amazing!!
08/05/2007 at 12:08am
User: Danielle from Palm Coast, FL User Rating:
If I could I would give this recipes 10 stars!!! It is like heaven on a plate. The addition of mint is a must! I used storebought Ragu sauce flavored w/ meat for the maranara & substituted dried mint and basil for fresh & it still came out super-yummy!! Next time I will make for my mother-in-law to impress her palatte. :O)
Repeatable!
07/30/2007 at 02:59pm
User: Mel from Lynden, WA User Rating:
I adapted recipe with ingrediants on hand. Been making stuffed pasta shells forever but just used recipes of pasta shell box. Cottage cheeses replaced ricotta.
Favorite!
07/30/2007 at 11:49am
User: Andrea from Duluth, MN User Rating:
One of my favorite to make! The flavor was amazing, and the preparation flew by. I actually substituted spicy italian sausage for the pancetta, and it was wonderful as well!
Love It!
07/29/2007 at 12:45am
User: heather from Aiea, HI User Rating:
This was so good, and so simple to make! I loved it! And so did my family... :)
tasty!
07/19/2007 at 04:33pm
User: Sharon from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This was easy and flavorful! I added some shredded chicken and it blended very well with everything. My husband was raving - will definitely hold on to the recipe!
Good and Spicy
07/18/2007 at 10:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This sauce is spicy and only for those who enjoy a little heat with their pasta. Very tasty!
Delicious Dish
07/12/2007 at 03:01am
User: Jennifer from Montgomery, IL User Rating:
I made this dish with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and it turned out much better than I thought. Neither of us know too much about cooking, so this was probably a bad choice to start with, but I was very happy with the results. The dish is very good and filling. I'm sure pretty much anyone can manage to make it successfully. If we could do it so can you.
Love it
06/25/2007 at 04:18pm
User: Kerri from preston, CT User Rating:
great recipe also very good with hot italian sausage
Not your everyday stuffed shell
06/25/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Zavya from edenton, NC User Rating:
This was a very easy and tasty dish. Using fresh Basil, Parsley & Mint made such a difference. You can't go wrong when the kids love it too.
excellent!
06/23/2007 at 12:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
as usual, giada gets it right. very tasty; the crowd loved it!
Birthday Surprise for my lil Italian
06/11/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Lorie from Huffman, TX User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful! I made it for dinner for my daughter's 4th birthday. She loves Italian food and this is now top on her list. Thanks!
One of my favorites
05/31/2007 at 06:58pm
User: DLynn from Columbia, SC User Rating:
Excellent! Love it!!
Incredible
05/30/2007 at 09:37pm
User: Erin from Chattanooga, TN User Rating:
This is so good. I made Giada's marinara to use in it. Also reduced the amount of crushed red pepper, but will put the entire amount in next time I make this. Definitely a keeper!!
AWESOME FLAVOR!
05/30/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Gloria from Fort Polk, LA User Rating:
Great taste and a bit hit at the Memorial day Picnic!
Excellent Recipe
05/27/2007 at 11:02pm
User: Jenny from Springfield, IL User Rating:
I saw this recipe being made on television. I thought it looked easy. Gida made this recipe look easy and it was. Also its very easy to change the ingredients in this dish to fit what you have in your kitchen. Add cheeses, meats and change the different sorts of pasta to stuff. This is a very easy recipe if you follow it correctly. My family loved it and was stuned that it didn't have a more fancy name. I added butter to the top before I baked it so that the top would stay moist within the 400 degree oven. Very good food. I rate a 5.
great dish
05/23/2007 at 08:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great dish,tasty and easy to make.
Wonderful!
05/23/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious stuffed shells!
delicioso
05/23/2007 at 10:48am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
Very good. I used bottled Arrabbiata Sauce (Rao's - expensive but worth it). Everyone loved it.
Good
05/21/2007 at 10:07pm
User: John from Sheboygan, WI User Rating:
Good recipe but only used 1/2 of the red pepper flakes and subbed thick cut bacon for panceta. I had this recipe before but it had flat leaf parsley instead of mint listed. Pretty oily tasting.
MMMMMmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/19/2007 at 06:35pm
User: Alexis from Windsor, VA User Rating:
I havent tried it yet but it looks great. you make everything look so easy. i wish i was that good!
Delicious!
05/15/2007 at 10:40am
User: KELLY from Middletown, CT User Rating:
I just made this recipe last night and it was so good! I cut back a bit on the crushed red pepper and it still had a kick to it. I did not have fresh herbs (store ran out) so I used dried herbs and it still worked beautifully. However next time I will cut back a bit on the mint. I did not use the pancetta as my boyfriend and I are vegetarians and still, the dish was yummy! Very easy to make and well worth the effort. Thanks again Giada!
YUMMY
05/09/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was quick & easy to prepare. Just the right amount of spice. Will be making again.
great
04/30/2007 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great
delicious
04/23/2007 at 08:45am
User: NICHOLE from Waterbury, CT User Rating:
I can't get my 2 yr old to eat ANYTHING. She ate all the food on her plate & then some off of mine! Thanks Giada!!
Delicious
04/15/2007 at 08:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe. Great taste. Love the spicy flavor and the pancetta.
Tastefull!
04/11/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Christy from Battle Creek, MI User Rating:
This recipie is fairly simple to make, but surpisingly good. The fresh herbs, garlic and pepper flakes combine for wonderful taste, aroma and presentation. Perfect for a dinner party, simple and sure to impress!
VERY TASTY!
04/05/2007 at 10:36am
User: Karen from Frazier Park, CA User Rating:
I made this for a visit from our daughter and grandchildren, so I left out the red pepper flakes. It was still very flavorful, easy to serve up and eat, and a hit all the way around. The next time I make it, if only grown-ups are going to be here, I will definitely add in the pepper flakes. I think it would be even better with that extra zip.
Delicious
03/25/2007 at 10:03am
User: Ann from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
Delicious and easy to make!
great
03/23/2007 at 03:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i felt like i was in italy with the experience of cooking it and the flavor it produced. i love this dish
very good
03/22/2007 at 04:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was very easy to make and tasted great.
Mostly Delish
03/13/2007 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Preparation was clearly described for the most part (although I don't think 2 tablespoons of the filling can go in each shell). The dish ended up yummy and slightly spicy. It was a bit salty for my taste, though (but I am on the less salt-loving side of the spectrum).
Go back for seconds
03/13/2007 at 12:04pm
User: Lauren from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
Really easy recipe to make and was loved by my boyfriend. Both of us went back for seconds and thirds....
Disappointing
03/12/2007 at 06:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my parents and sister and we were all less than impressed. I think the mint is quite awful in the filling, although it is the only thing of real flavour in it. This dish looked and sounded good, but did not deliver, for us. We love most of Giada's recipes, so were very surprised with this one.
DELICIOUS!
03/09/2007 at 10:06am
User: JACQUELINE from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
I ACTUALLY COMBINED THIS RECIPE & ONE FROM THE PASTA COMPANY GIADA SPONSORS. THE INGREDIENTS WERE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME, EXCEPT THEY ADDED STEAMED ASPARAGUS, & I DID TOO. I ALSO CUBED THE PANCETTA & SAUTEED IT BEFORE ADDING TO THE CHEESE FILLING. I MADE MEATBALLS TO GO WITH & WE BOTH LOVED THE RECIPE, EATING IT FOR SUPPER, LEFTOVER FOR TOMORROW, & FREEZING HALF FOR ANOTHER DAY.
excellent
03/04/2007 at 10:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its so good...i've tried this @ olive garden and to dream dinner...
Great easy dish
02/27/2007 at 09:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This stuffed shells recipe was easy and delicious! Highly recommended
Ate it, didn't make it
02/16/2007 at 08:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I can't say how easy/hard it was to make, but a friend of mine brought this in for lunch and it was fabulous!
i am stuffed
02/15/2007 at 03:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the stuffed shells was great, did not go the way that i wanted it to go but in the end it was very good..........i am stuffed.
Great shells
02/11/2007 at 05:39pm
User: Stephanie from Washington, DC User Rating:
We really enjoyed this dish. I love the addition of the pancetta. I decided to leave the mint out. It could've used a bit more heat (pepper flakes) and salt. Other than that, it's perfect. I'll definitely make again with these small tweaks.
INCREDIBLE
02/09/2007 at 07:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful as is, but is so easy to customize with different meats and herbs.
SO good on a cold night!
02/04/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Lisa from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe- and I'm going to make it again this evening. It's a family favorite from now on. Everyone should try this one. Thank you!!!!!
RICHISISISIMO
02/02/2007 at 08:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
QUESTA RICETA E LA PIU BUONA CHE IO HO CUCINATO DI QUI, MI E PIACCIUTO MOLTISSIMO, AI MIEI AMICI GLI SONO PIACCIUTO ANCHE...NON AVERE ALTRA RICETTA QUI CHE NON MI E PIACCIUTO COME QUESTA...ALLORA IO CERCO ALTRE RICETTE DI GIADA, LEI HA FATTO CUALCOSA BRAVAMENTE...CIAO...BUON APETITO!!!
crowd pleaser
01/27/2007 at 09:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
these shells are easy and the sauce is perfect
Good Party Dish
01/07/2007 at 09:23pm
User: Christina from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I just made this dish last night for a party that my husband and I hosted. I actually put the dish together the day before and just kept it in the fridge until the party. Everyone really enjoyed it!
Delicious!!
01/05/2007 at 03:43pm
User: Jennifer from New York, NY User Rating:
I made these for a little gathering of my girlfriends and thought it would be too much food but they ate every last shell! They even joked about me making them again so they could have a shell eating competition! Thanks Giada!
delicious
12/31/2006 at 10:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very tasty and fun to make
outstanding
12/26/2006 at 10:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy and very good. Everyone loved it! You will love it too! Give it a try.
I love it!
12/20/2006 at 03:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. It's is so delicious and fairly easy and inexpensive to make. The sauce is the absolute best!!!!!
Fun, easy, and delicious
12/07/2006 at 06:13pm
User: SUSAN from Palm City, FL User Rating:
My 13-year-old daughter loved this...and so did I. It was easy, and full of flavor.
AMAZING
12/06/2006 at 10:38pm
User: Michelle from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This recipe is without a doubt one of the best I've tried. All of Giada's recipes are great. They are by far the easiest-to-make and still sophisticated anyone's on the Food Network. Stuffed shells were great, I snuck some chopped spinach in there.. and the sauce was amazing. The entire family loved them!
Modified it a bit and loved it
11/28/2006 at 03:07pm
User: Pam from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Fairly simple and incredibly delicious. I used dried herbs instead of fresh and bacon instead of pancetta. I also omitted the mint (because I hate mint). The crushed red pepper gave it a nice kick--I probably used a bit less than the recipe called for, though. I thought it was better than Rachael Ray's stuffed shell recipe.
One of the best fennel dish
11/22/2006 at 12:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
There are 3 major reasons that I gave this dish 5 stars. One, it's the simplest thing you can prepare and so clever to use cooking technic of baking and steaming at the same time to keep all the flavor the fennel has. Two, using dry vermouth and having unique and sophisticated full flavor is wonderful and I think it's so chef Jamie Oliver. Third, it's so good and versatile to use the leftover for another meal. Ecxellent.
Fabulous!
11/14/2006 at 07:20pm
User: LISA from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This was incredible. You need to make this! The flavors were wonderful. We stuffed ours kind of full, but we only had enough filling for about half of the shells. It just didn't matter... It was delicious.
Fabulous
11/11/2006 at 10:28pm
User: nicole from chicago, IL User Rating:
The dish is so easy to make. One of the best sauces, it has that I cooked all day flavor, but it only took 15 minutes!
Excellent
11/11/2006 at 08:04pm
User: Jillian from Manville, RI User Rating:
The stuffed Shells were Excellet, My guest enjoyed them along with the parm bread sticks. The pancetta is hard to find but you can order it at your local market.
Variation
11/10/2006 at 03:29pm
User: Lori from Beaumont, TX User Rating:
My children are not big "white cheese" rictotta fans so I cooked the sauce recipe but used the stuffing recipe from the "Beef & Cheese Manicotti". Absolutely fabulous...the combination of the pancetta sauce and ground meat filling was fantastic.
Excellent Stuffed Shells!!!!!
11/09/2006 at 05:16pm
User: Michele from Poughkeepsie, NY User Rating:
Delicious, creamy with a pop of flavor!
Love the sauce!
11/05/2006 at 12:07pm
User: Debra from KENTWOOD, MI User Rating:
I used the sauce with store bought cheese manicotti and it was excellent. Froze the leftovers and used it w/ italian sausage and spaghetti - that was super too!
Too good for words!
10/31/2006 at 12:56pm
User: DON from Torrance, CA User Rating:
I love good pasta and this recipe is good pasta! The preparation is not too bad and the end result is great! I make this dish for my family and they love it, especially (as is with all great pasta recipes) the next day.
Ok, not spectacular
10/15/2006 at 01:32pm
User: NANCY from Pine, CO User Rating:
The sauce is fantastic! I made Giada's Simple tomato sauce and used that but the filling for the shells is too bland. I'm not sure how to add more flavor but the sauce ROCKS!
Awesome!
10/05/2006 at 01:11am
User: Christine from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
Family couldn't get enough of it.
Great
09/24/2006 at 08:19pm
User: Ryan from Lexington, KY User Rating:
I made this dish for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day. She thought it was better or as good as any Italian pasta dish she has had in any restauraunt! And we eat out quite a bit. The preperation takes some time and a little bit of money if don't have any of the ingredients already but, it is definately worth it! Definately try the rosemary breadsticks with it and you can't go wrong!
this was awesome
09/21/2006 at 07:32pm
User: Joseph from whitehall, MI User Rating:
This recipe was easy and delicious. I have made this for my family a few times and there has always been enough left over for another meal or two when we were done.
Easy to make.
09/17/2006 at 08:39pm
User: J from Los angeles, CA User Rating:
The directions were clear and it was very easy to make. I only used half the ingredients because I was making for two and it turned out great.
Delicious
09/06/2006 at 11:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great Recipe... my husband couldn't get enough!!!
Easy but Impressive!
08/10/2006 at 08:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful, easy, and very impressive. Sure to be a hit!
Yummy!
08/10/2006 at 01:43am
User: Caleb from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
LOVE the heat and bite these recipe has. Such a beautiful twist with the angry sauce, instead of traditional red sauce on stuffed pasta.
Exellent Dish
07/30/2006 at 10:34pm
User: Linda from Sammamish, WA User Rating:
My family loved the stuffed shells. I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta and it turned out great. We liked the pancetta very much.
very good
07/23/2006 at 02:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it was great but still just stuffed shells, but the best recipe of this kind i've come across
I trust any recipe from Everyday Italian!
07/12/2006 at 11:37am
User: Dana from New Rochelle, NY User Rating:
So good, I can't wait to have the leftovers tonight! I trust anything from Giada's kitchen.
Stuffed Shells
06/25/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Brandy from Moore, OK User Rating:
This is an easy and great recipe. Fun to make also!
Awesome recipe!
06/14/2006 at 12:25pm
User: angie from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
This was great! I made it for some friends and family and it was a hit. My brother-in-law is a tough critic and he gave it his highest rating! (That didn't make my sister very happy.) I'll def. be making this again.
just perfect!!!
05/29/2006 at 04:56am
User: Ester from new york, NY User Rating:
it was a like falling in love!!! my friends loved it!!
LOVE IT!
05/26/2006 at 09:44pm
User: Nicole from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This isn't it a quick fix meal but so yummy! I used thin sliced center cut bacon because I couldn't find pancetta and it still turned out great! Just use less olive oil when browning.
Stuffed Shells
05/22/2006 at 11:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Good recipe. Tastes even better the day after. I used her Marinara recipe as well and it too is great.
Excellent!
05/20/2006 at 01:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent meal, and the recipe was fairly easy to follow
Good, but MESSY
05/12/2006 at 03:57pm
User: Jenna from Midway Park, NC User Rating:
This was a good recipe! I'm not a big fan of REALLY spicy things though, so next time I think I will cut back on the red pepper flakes. Also, the recipe calls for an awful lot of herbs...I think it overpowered the ricotta a little. One last thing--be aware of the servings this recipe cooks for. I never noticed and I ended up with LOTS and LOTS of leftovers. Which wasn't such a bad thing, since it was yummy.
It's Fun to Share
05/12/2006 at 02:32pm
User: Nancy from Richmond Hill, GA User Rating:
In anticipation of minor surgery today I made this recipe on Tuesday. I doubled the recipe and ended up with three pans. I put two in our freezer to cook for my family tonight and sent the extra pan to my husband's sister and her husband. They both LOVED it! Between the two of them they ate 12 shells at just one meal. We'll be enjoying ours tonight. I can't wait! Oh, I used Paul Newman's Marinara sauce because I didn't have time to make a sauce from scratch. This is the first time I've rated a recipe but I've tried several from Everyday Italian. They've all been great! Thanks for sharing your recipes!
It's always a hit
05/11/2006 at 11:19am
User: Gayle from cape girardeau, MO User Rating:
When I announce to my extended family that we're going to make this dish for dinner, everyone tries to come because they really enjoy it. It's really a special dish and been a hit everytime with everyone.
Too Cheesy
05/08/2006 at 04:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
There was too much cheese in this dish for me. Not my taste at all. I guess I definitely need meat in my dishes to satisfy me!
Easy and Good
05/03/2006 at 06:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Family really enjoyed this one and it was not hard to make.
Wonderful
05/02/2006 at 02:36pm
User: PAT from EATON RAPIDS, MI User Rating:
This was wonderful - I also used the cheese on manacotti shells.
YUMMY
04/26/2006 at 11:52am
User: Paul from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Best shells I ever had.
Excellent !
04/25/2006 at 10:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent! For the picky eaters go light or omit the Mint. A little too minty fresh for my husband. Love the Pancetta touch. It makes the dish! Use Arrabiatta by Raos for a fast meal. Tastes fresh from a bottle!
Flavorific!
04/25/2006 at 06:14pm
User: Herman from Upper Darby, PA User Rating:
Prep time was great cook time was even enjoyable. Great for unexpected guest or just a quick filling of something delicious in a short amount of time. I suggest this recipe for for men fellowshipping together!
Take it from a caterer, this is great!
04/25/2006 at 04:58pm
User: judy from newton, MA User Rating:
I've been making this dish since Giada first introduced it on foodtv. It is a marvelous balance of slightly spicy sauce punctuated by the pancetta, and IT'S EASY. It makes a boatload, so we love having it for company, especially my teenagers. Leftovers freeze; it is a solidly pleasing recipe, very reliable. Use really good ingredients, because it makes the world of difference. When Giada says parmiagana reggiana, she means it; also the fresh ricotta pops the flavor and creaminess in the filling. I shouldn't admit this, but I sometimes take a short cut and use Emeril's Kicked up Tomato (you don't know how weird this is - I make EVERYTHING from scratch, but it just works in this recipe). Try it, you'll love it!
good and spicy
04/24/2006 at 03:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cooked this last weekend for some friends and everybody loved it! It's spicy but no complaints!
Deliciosa!
04/02/2006 at 09:23pm
User: Mimi from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
Mama mia, Giada does it again! This recipe is so so simple and is super delicious! I'm not much of a cook but my family and friends loved it... they were so impressed! The pancetta did wonders for the sauce. Giada always has the measurements just perfect... the cheese mixture was perfect for the amount of shells I had to fill. I had same great experience with her spinach and cheese stuffed pastry. I can always rely on her recipes to come out perfectly!
Stuffed Shell Rating
04/01/2006 at 12:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used fresh ricotta cheese and these were so delicious.
Wonderful taste!
03/21/2006 at 10:11am
User: Joy from Clifton, NJ User Rating:
I love this recipe! The mint gives the dish a wonderful little twist and the pancetta in the sauce is so delicious! I use store-bought marinara and it comes out great... I think the pancetta makes all the difference anyway. I've made this for guests and they were RAVING! I love spicy foods, so this was perfect! If you're not a fan of heat, just do half of the red pepper flakes. This is a definite keeper!!!
spicy and delicious
02/17/2006 at 10:16am
User: NANCY from Indian Trail, NC User Rating:
Great meal for a crowd. My family loved it although it was a bit spicy. Served with an easy green salad and it was outstanding!
Simply Delicious
02/15/2006 at 03:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for the first time last night and my husband and I both loved it. It is very hearty and has delicious flavor. It was easy to make as well.
a favorite
11/18/2005 at 07:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made a lot of different stuffed shell dishes but this has become my families favorite.
VERY DELICIOUS
11/13/2005 at 12:26pm
User: RENE from FORT SLL, OK User Rating:
THIS WAS AN AWWSOME DISH I TRIED. I LOVE PASTA AND WITH THIS BEING SO EASY TO MAKE. I LOVED EATING EVERY BIT.
Delicious!
11/12/2005 at 07:33pm
User: Taryn from Stow, OH User Rating:
Looking at this recipe it seemed like it might be a lot of work, but in the end, it was a simple and incredibly flavorful recipe. I ended up using my own personal marinara sauce rather than store bought and I was incredibly pleased with how it all turned out. I'll be making this again and again!
It's Got Kick!
11/08/2005 at 05:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's a perfect dish to bring to someone's house for potluck. It'll have everyone talking.
Awesome shells
10/09/2005 at 02:47pm
User: Debbie from Caledonia, MI User Rating:
This is very easy to prepare and tastes awesome. A definite crowd pleaser!
wonderful
10/01/2005 at 11:05pm
User: Lauren from Monroe, NC User Rating:
This was sooo good! I actually made three of these of these and froze two of them and it made a quick weekday meal as well! Thumbs up!
The best stuffed shells ever!
10/01/2005 at 04:59pm
User: JAIME from Williamsville, NY User Rating:
I grew up eating stuffed shells all the time in my house but had never tried a recipe other than my mother's. I caught this episode and decided to try it. I will never make my mother's recipe again. These shells are absolutely to die for!! I think the secret is the pancetta.
WOW
10/01/2005 at 01:55pm
User: Judy from Castle Rock, CO User Rating:
My husband loved this recipe. It takes a little time but it is well worth it.
Maravilhoso
09/29/2005 at 09:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
n/a
gardengirl63
09/26/2005 at 01:18pm
User: karen from everett, PA User Rating:
These were very good, and easy to make. The different chesses weren't something that I always have on hand, so had to make a special trip to the store, but the trip was well worth it!My 12 y/o son especially enjoys cooking and we had a blast making these together in the kitchen.
To Cheesy
09/20/2005 at 05:01pm
User: TIFANY from Payson, AZ User Rating:
Well the dish would have been good if I maybe put some hambergermeat in it was just a little too cheesy for our family but I will for sure try the recipe again but omit the pancetta and add hamberger meat!!
Incredible!!!
09/20/2005 at 12:25pm
User: Tammy from Rochester, WA User Rating:
I absolutely loved this one! The combination of flavors really worked well. I wasn't sure about the mint but it was a great balance. I will make anything of Giada's because she is the best!
perfect for entertaining
09/16/2005 at 02:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is prefect for entertaining. I am a vegetarian, so I just skipped the meat and made according to the recipe. It was terrific!
Loved it
09/05/2005 at 10:46pm
User: LESLIE from Maryville, IL User Rating:
I thought the stuffed shells were great, although my husband did not care for the mint. I will make it again but without the mint next time.
Excellent!!!
09/05/2005 at 10:07pm
User: Julie from North Richland Hills, TX User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful. We loved the spicy sauce! I did omit the mint, however, and I am sure it took me longer than 30 minutes prep time. My husband placed this recipe in the top two on his request list!
Wowie
09/02/2005 at 06:45pm
User: Ashley from Bartlett, TN User Rating:
Fabulous! Will certainly be a recipe used over and over!
Yummy
08/25/2005 at 08:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really yummy, all my kids loved it.It did take a long time to prepare though.
Wonderful!
08/24/2005 at 10:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe as did my whole family! We love the spicy Arrabbiata sauce. Can't wait to make it again.
mmmmmm.....
08/23/2005 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was awesome. I used jarred mairanara instead of the arrabiata sauce and it turned out great.
Authentic Italian
08/22/2005 at 11:29pm
User: Janet from Port Orange, FL User Rating:
I found the recipe easy to prepare. For our tastes I would have to cut back on some of the spices however, to please my entire family.
A Bit Salty
08/22/2005 at 10:51am
User: Autumn from Battle Creek, MI User Rating:
I found the pancetta too salty for my taste. I plan to use this recipe again, substituting ground beef for the pancetta or omitting it altogether. The filling was fantastic (love the mint) - I made it a few hour s ahead of time so the herbs could blend with the cheese. Yum!
Wonderful
08/21/2005 at 09:39am
User: LAURA from Brookfield, WI User Rating:
The pancetta in the sauce really makes this dish. And, the mint....YUM. I have made this several times and it never fails. Perfect amount of spice!
Terrific Shells
08/18/2005 at 10:29pm
User: ADRI BARR from Sherman Oaks, CA User Rating:
This is a wonderufl dish. It has just the right amount of heat, and the herbs in the cheese filling are delicious. This dish is easy to make and goes together quickly. Definitely a keeper!
Butt-kicker shells!
08/17/2005 at 11:04pm
User: Maureen from Emerado, ND User Rating:
This stuffed shell recipe was a butt-kicker.
awsome
08/17/2005 at 02:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe looks fun to make and verry profetional to give to friends and family.
yummy
08/16/2005 at 07:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the stuffed shells are so good....everyone loved them and they were highly impressed by them.
so yummy
08/15/2005 at 01:48pm
User: Ruth from Bellmore, NY User Rating:
OMG, this dish was so easy to make and to top it off it was very tasty. The flavors were unbelievable. Hats off to the Chef. Love your show.
Best recipe!!
08/15/2005 at 12:16am
User: JILLIAN from Napa, CA User Rating:
THE GREATEST STUFFED SHELLS EVER!!! YUMMMMMM!!!!!!!!
Fantastic once again
08/14/2005 at 08:50pm
User: JENNIFER from Spring, TX User Rating:
This recipe is so rich and filling. My husband and I loved it. I definately will be making this again.
Stuffed shells
08/11/2005 at 08:24pm
User: Jerry from Odessa, TX User Rating:
The Sauce was very spicy. I made this for my wife and daughter and they raved over it.
Good
08/09/2005 at 01:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada's recipe is good, but I do like mine better! In my Arrabbiata, I use fresh/canned tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, green chili peppers (peperoncini, known as 'diavolino', or 'the little devil' in Italian), green olives, capers, anchovies, red wine (dry), Pancetta, fresh ground pepper (NO salt), & mushrooms. My recipe was passed from my great grandmother - all the way down to me, & now to my children! Ha - if U thought Giada's recipe was hot, U should never try mine. LOL! Mine is spicy & hot! You would know the 'Arrabbiata - the angry' in mine! LOL! Pancetta is the traditional meat used in Arrabbiata, BTW. Use a melon baller to fill shells w/the stuffing. For the filling: for the ricotta - 1/2 ricotta : 1/2 cottage cheese (I 'press' mine in cheesecloth); OR use 1/2 ricotta : 1/2 firm tofu; mascarpone is also delicious as part of the stuffing (I also 'press' it). Try other cheeses as well! Try stuffing cannelloni/manicotti. Make your own pasta OR try crepes to stuff!!!!!!!!!! The stuffing for this recipe & for Giada's manicotti is excellent for Lasagne Roll-ups. Etc, Etc. Also, try the stuffings in eggplant, zucchini, & other squash, along w/the Arrabbiata. (But, do mix the hollowed out pulp back into the stuffing)! BTW, if Giada's recipe is too hot for U, a layer of Bechamel over OR under the Arrabbiata, 'calms' it down! Plus, adds a whole new layer of 'depth' of flavors & texture!!!!! Hint: almost all stuffed pasta dishes - freeze well.
Wonderful
07/31/2005 at 07:39pm
User: Jerry from Kent, VA User Rating:
Made the shells for a birthday party last night. All of us raved about how good they were. I used my own (from Alton Brown) tomato sauce recipe. This is a keeper but I would like to try the basics with lasagne noodles. Should freeze well, also.
Perfect Shells!
07/19/2005 at 10:29am
User: ANITA from Fresno, CA User Rating:
I have made basic stuffed shells before this receipe and this one tops it! Cut the the red pepper flakes down to 1 tsp. and it's a sure hit with the family! Must use fresh herbs! It was a winner at the dinner table!
Excellent!!!
07/17/2005 at 03:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I absolutely love cooking and especially eating this meal. I cook for five, myself and four boys and I get treated like the queen when I serve it up with Ceasar salad and garlic bread.
super yummy
07/01/2005 at 05:36pm
User: MARION from austin, TX User Rating:
easy tasty , a winner
Crowd pleaser
06/27/2005 at 03:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Enjoyed by the entire family. Excellent meal!
OK
06/17/2005 at 05:43pm
User: courtney from saugus, CA User Rating:
well i really enjoyed making it. That was alot of fun... but when i tried it there were a couple of bad things about this dish! One, it was very stronge, if you dont like very spicy food dont add the as much red pepper flakes, and also go easy on the mint. It also took a while to cook so.. But all in all i would make this dish again, with a couple of modifications.
Tasty
06/14/2005 at 06:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this several times, and it gets good reviews. I think next time I will add more pancetta, as the flavor does not always come through.
Delicious!!!
06/07/2005 at 12:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good. A little spicy. Could probably cut back a notch on the red pepper.
not good
05/07/2005 at 02:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
mint doesn't work in this recipe
Delicious!
04/27/2005 at 10:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great recipe full of flavour! It does make an awful lot, though, so next time I would halve the recipe. Also, I do not like the idea of salting the pasta water. Pancetta is quite a salty meat, and salting the pasta just made the meal saltier. I used Giada's simple sauce as the base of the arrabbiata sauce and it was perfect! I did not have to simmer it for the hour as instructed, though, as it was plenty thick after just 45 minutes. I also would cut back on the large quantities of olive oil called for because, following the instructions implicitly, I did find that there small pools of oil on the surface of the casserole, which I do not personally like. My quibbles are quite minor. The fact is, this was an extremely easy dish to prepare with excellent results and a high taste factor. Oh! To help others out while stuffing the shells, I would recommend using an ice cream scoop! I used one and it allowed all of the amounts of cheese to be equal, as well as providing me with a neat way of getting it into the shells, rather than all over my hands!
mmm....delicious!!!
04/10/2005 at 09:07pm
User: miran from east elmhurst, NY User Rating:
The recipe was real simple and easy although your hands can get real messy.other than that enjoy!
Super Shells
04/10/2005 at 03:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent recipe,great for family dinner and when doubled or tripled fantastic for large partys!Delicious
great recipe to serve to a large crowd
04/10/2005 at 08:40am
User: TEENA from Hogansburg, NY User Rating:
The first time the recipe was tried was for a group of app. 80 people! This review is coming from that group, let's just say that people were coming back for seconds and thirds.
Best Stuffed Shells Ever!
04/05/2005 at 11:56am
User: Blair from Virginia beach, VA User Rating:
Growing up stuffed shells was one of my favorite meals. When I saw this episode I decided to try the recipe for a dinner party with some close friends. It was a hit! Now it is a frequent request when we have people over!!
Super Stuffed Shells
03/17/2005 at 04:49pm
User: KATRINA from ElDorado, AR User Rating:
My family really enjoyed this dish. The best part was that there was enough for some tasty leftovers! Yum!
Stuffed Shells
03/15/2005 at 06:28pm
User: KATIE from Athens, GA User Rating:
This dish was really good, but a little too heavy, a little of the shells went a long way.
Delicious
03/11/2005 at 03:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cooked this food at home and it was sooooooooooooooooooo yummy!!!!!!!! Im planing to make it again some time soon.