Conchiglie

Conchiglie is a variety of Italian medium-sized pasta characterized by its seashell shape. There are three main sizes of conchiglie: small (conchigliette), which are ideal for soups, regular conchiglie, and jumbo (conchiglioni), which are best for stuffing or baking.

Although it is mostly sold in its plain variety made from durum wheat, there are also other varieties which are colored with tomato, spinach, or squid ink. Conchiglie pasta is known to hold chunky and meaty sauces extremely well, so it is recommended to pair it with meat dishes, sauces, and vegetables, preferably with some grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese on top.