Medium Shells
With a shape that resembles a seashell, it is easy to see how the locals in the seaside communities of Naples and Genoa got their inspiration in the creation of Medium Shells, or Mezzo Conchiglie. Its graceful, concave shape is covered in ridges.

Medium Shells are used widely in American-inspired pasta salads, and in the American favorite macaroni & cheese. Traditional Italian usage might include dairy-based sauces, tomato-based sauces, pasta salads, and meat sauces.

02.Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
03. Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute.
04. Remove from heat. Drain well.
05. Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.



20 minuti
DIFFICULTY
Medium
Shell-shaped pasta fits perfectly with the ocean theme of a crisp and refreshing seafood salad, made with bay scallops, fresh shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes and a pinch of tarragon.
Tags: asparagus, lemon juice, Main course, parsley, scallop, shrimp tail, Spring, Medium



10 minuti
DIFFICULTY
Medium
A celebrated Italian original with a modern spin. Warm them up with this stupendous soup made with Barilla medium shells, tomato sauce, onions, red pepper, collard greens, carrots and Italian ...
Tags: borlotti beans, broth, carrot, chili pepper, Main course, parsley, red onion, thyme, tomato, tomato sauce, Medium, Autumn, Winter


Try Barilla's Tomato & Basil Sauce. This sweet & mild balance of tomatoes and basil tastes great when paired with your favorite Barilla pasta!
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Try Barilla's Whole Grain Medium Shell pasta. Made with 51% whole wheat, Barilla Whole Grain had 3 times the fiber of regular pasta while still tasting great!
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