Masala Soya Shell Pasta (📖 Short Story: Stuffed Shells & Stories in Squares)
If you ask me why I like Instagram, I won’t say it’s the likes or the follows.
It’s the mood. The rhythm. The magic of blending music, movement, and a moment into a single frame.
Like that one Sunday afternoon—
The kitchen was a glorious mess. There were leftovers from Saturday’s dinner: roasted cauliflower, spicy soya, a little minced meat, and some tofu I’d crisped up with no real plan.
And there they were on the counter—jumbo shell pasta, like open arms waiting to be filled.
I got to work.
Stuffed each shell like a tiny edible journal entry.
A spoon of this, a pinch of that.
Grated cheese (because, always), a scatter of crushed croutons for that golden crunch.
And then came the best part.
I clicked a photo. No filters needed—the shells were stunners on their own.
Opened Instagram. Added my favorite lo-fi jazz-pop track, the one that made everything feel like a French café with a desi soul.
Then recorded a soft audio clip:
“Here’s what I did with last night’s leftovers… stuffed love, cheesy comfort, and a whole lot of happy.”
Posted.
And just like that, a humble plate of pasta turned into a story—told in colors, textures, and beats.
See, that’s what I love about Instagram.
It’s not just food.
It’s feeling.
It’s flavor with a soundtrack.
It’s taking what you’ve got—and turning it into something beautiful.
No rules. No recipes.
Just you, doing you.
And me?
Well, I’m here, stuffing jumbo shells with joy—one leftover at a time 💗
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