conchiglioni = jumbo shells = giant shells Notes: Pasta shaped like conch shells come in various sizes; this is the largest. It's often stuffed and baked. Substitutes: lumaconi OR manicotti OR cannelloni ...
Conchiglioni Shell-shaped pasta that is similar to Cannelloni and Manicotti. Courgette A cylindrical summer squash with a dark green skin covering a whitish flesh. Similar to a cucumber in size and shape.
Oversized conchiglie pasta designed for stuffing and baking are called conchiglioni, and they can be used like manicotti and other large pasta shapes.
Smaller shells are called conchigliette, a larger version of conchiglie is known as conchiglioni.
Conchiglie di pasta ripiene (It.): stuffed pasta shells.
Conchiglie di San Giacomo (It.): pilgrim scallops.
 See also: Pasta, Cooking, Manicotti, Stuff, Salad
  
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