Big Mack Shells

Published on 15 May 2025 at 18:41

We absolutely love hearty, deliciously filled pasta shells with mackerel. Perfect for protein lovers who are craving a delightful and unique twist on traditional pasta dishes. The creamy ricotta or tangy piquant tomato-based sauce sits beautifully nestled in tender, perfectly cooked pasta shells that effortlessly soak up and capture every last bit of rich, irresistible flavour. 

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta shells for 5 minutes Add strained ricotta cheese to a large bowl.
  • Drain cans of mackerel and with a fork, flake the mackerel into the bowl with the ricotta cheese.
  • Mix in spinach, olives, garlic powder, shredded cheese, beaten egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 
  • Into the baking dish, pour just enough marinara to coat the bottom of the dish so the shells don't stick.
  • Fill each shell with ricotta mix
  • Spoon some of the marinara sauce over the shells. 
  • Sprinkle some extra cheese over the shells.
  • Finally, cover the shells with tinfoil and bake in the over for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over chopped parsley.