Pumpkin Gouda Stuffed Shells: Indulgent Comfort with Sage Alfredo
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Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 leaves fresh sage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, Gouda, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the pumpkin and cheese mixture.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add sage leaves; cook until the butter turns brown.
- Add heavy cream to the browned butter and sage, stirring to combine.
- Spread some of the sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and place the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian-friendly option, omit any meat-based ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg