![Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.foodandwine.com/thmb/aAplVxAxShZnCWzhWYc3CZUQUZ0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201210-r-ricotta-and-fontina-stuffed-shells-with-fennel-and-radicchio-7fb7c0d34acf43208cf02b3066dfa687.jpg)
© Christina Holmes
While you can't go wrong with classic macaroni and cheese at any age, being a grown-up means you can also dress up your pasta shells with exciting ingredients. From an umami-packed mushroom pasta to giant shells with creamy artichoke-kale filling, choose a pasta shells recipe for an adult palate.
Baked Shells with Cauliflower and Taleggio
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© Christina Holmes
High-quality pasta makes a big difference in this decadent dish: The shells retain their beautiful texture instead of turning mushy as they bake.
Pasta Shells with Shrimp and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
![Louisiana: Shrimp Pasta](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/ZfODKuMEkzDPn0XqAPi-HXbfT1w=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/201203-HD-blogger-pasta-shells-with-shrimp-and-garlicky-bread-crumbs-58f6a5b6576e41a1a7af4b46444a4772.jpg)
© Raymond Hom
Parmesan and a lemon anchovy dressing coat shells, shrimp, and curly endive for a pasta salad that's second cousin to a shrimp Caesar.
Pasta with Mushrooms and Mascarpone
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A range of mushrooms — including cremini, shiitakes, and chanterelles — gives this rich dish its fantastic earthy flavor.
Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
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© Leela Cyd
If you've always thought that you dislike brussels sprouts, you've probably never tried them in a combination like this.
Ricotta and Fontina Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio
![Ricotta-and-Fontina-Stuffed Shells with Fennel and Radicchio](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/aAplVxAxShZnCWzhWYc3CZUQUZ0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201210-r-ricotta-and-fontina-stuffed-shells-with-fennel-and-radicchio-7fb7c0d34acf43208cf02b3066dfa687.jpg)
© Christina Holmes
Jumbo shells star in this cheesy, vegetable-packed pasta dish.
Pasta with Sausage, Basil, and Mustard
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British cookbook author Nigel Slater matches spicy sausage with a creamy mustard sauce.
Kale-Artichoke Stuffed Shells
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Cannellini beans add hearty creaminess to these stuffed shells, while mild heat from Calabrian chiles and earthy sweetness from fennel seeds amp up jarred marinara.