Conchiglie, commonly known as "shells" or "seashells" is a type of pasta. The shell shape of the pasta is good at catching the sauce. This Italian pasta resembles conch shells. It is often served with tomato or meat sauces, or in pasta salads. Conchiglie pasta is a shell like Italian pasta which comes in a range of sizes, from tiny shells for soups to jumbo shells which can be stuffed and baked. This simple and very versatile pasta shape is very popular in many parts of the world for a wide range of dishes.