Rich Creamy Stuffed Seafood Shells in Savory Sauce - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 8 oz shrimp, chopped into pieces
• 8 oz lump crab meat, cut into smaller pieces
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Juice of half a lemon
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 small handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp of Old Bay blend
• A teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• Add a dash of salt and pepper as needed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup thick tomato paste
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1 (28 oz) can of pureed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup creamy heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to your taste
• 6 oz large pasta shells (you’ll need about 20), cooked by following the package directions
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• A bit of parsley, chopped for topping
• A pinch of red chili flakes for garnish