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.
Barilla® Medium Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
Barilla® Medium Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
Perfect for ...
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.
Benefits
Great source of energy
Low Glycemic Index, keeping you fuller, longer
Enriched with Iron and B Vitamins
Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Suitable For
Vegetarian
Fish Free
Lactose Free
Peanut Free
Shell Fish Free
Tree Nut Free
Soy Free
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Ingredients & Nutrition
Cooking & Measuring
Measuring your pasta
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Our Chef’s tip
Add a generous pinch of sea salt to the cooking water to enhance the pasta’s flavor.
Avoid adding oil to the water as it prevents sauce from clinging to the pasta.
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COOKING YOUR PASTA
1
Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
2
Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
3
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.
4
Remove from heat. Drain well.
5
Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
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