On Feb 28, 10:50*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:03:22 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
>
> > I would like to make the type of shells that are stuffed with cheese
> > (usually ricotta with some Romano or Parmesan). I was buying some
> > frozen shells at Safeway that I really liked, but apparently they have
> > been discontinued. I really liked them as I could make up a batch of
> > spaghetti sauce and freeze in portions. Then pull out some sauce and a
> > few shells for a quick and easy meal.
>
> > I have not been able *to find any large shells to buy, either dry or
> > cooked (like *Boutoni or something). And I don't like stuffed
> > ravioli.
>
> > Any suggestions for where I can find these pasta shells? I am open to
> > dry pasta, cooked pasta, and even stuff shells if it just cheese and
> > light seasoning. No sauce, meat, or veggies.
>
> I can get both the filled frozen ones (in my freezer right now) and
> the jumbo shells. *Not many stores carry them due to the breakage
> factor. *They will almost always be on the top shelf where people and
> kids won't be tempted to fondle them (and shake the box just to see
> how much force it takes to break them, "Andy-style").
>
> Why not just use manicotti? *Those are easier to find, make a better
> presentation, IMO, and easier to handle.
>

I haven't actually seen them. I confess I do not shop at many stores
since I work in a grocery store and find most of what I want there.
What store do yo get yours at?