Recipes Using Conchiglie Pasta

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Then add the guanciale and cook until rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 6 minutes more, making sure that the meat does not get too crunchy and the garlic does not burn. If you see that the guanciale is browning too fast, remove it from the pan, finish the garlic and then add it again to the sauce.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook about 6 minutes. Add the peas after the 6 minutes and cook until the peas are bright green, about more 2 minutes. Remove the peas and pasta to the guanciale sauce and saute for another minute or two. Then add the Parmesan and toss for 1 minute. Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and some pepper. Serve with a bottle of robust red wine.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water, and drain again.
• Combine celery, red and green bell pepper, pickles, green onion, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Fold in mayonnaise and sour cream until well blended. Taste and add additional seasoning salt if needed. Fold in pasta.
• Cover and refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator. Fold in Cheddar cheese and serve.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add conchiglie and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add corn and boil for 2 minutes. Remove and run under cold water to cool.
• Hold each cob upright in the base of a large serving bowl, and cut kernels off with a sharp knife.
• Drain pasta; add to the corn. Add tomatoes, olive oil, prosciutto, pesto, basil, and salt; toss thoroughly.
• Serve immediately (or refrigerate for up to 2 days), topped with Parmesan cheese.