Indulgent and Easy Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells with Rich Tomato Sauce - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 8 ounces shrimp, chopped roughly
• 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, chopped roughly
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Juice squeezed from half a lemon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, adjust based on taste
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup of tomato paste
• 1 (28-ounce) can of smooth tomato purée
• ½ cup cognac
• ¾ cup heavy cream for whipping
• 1 tablespoon of finely minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper for seasoning, to your taste
• 6 ounces of large pasta shells (around 20), cooked as instructed on the package
• ½ cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Extra parsley, chopped for garnish
• More crushed red pepper flakes as a garnish