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Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells

A cozy autumn dish with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy mixture of gouda, pumpkin puree, and infused with sage brown butter sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the stuffed shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup Creamy gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
For the brown butter sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter to make brown butter
  • 6 leaves Fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain them and set aside carefully so they don’t stick together.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine gouda, pumpkin puree, ricotta, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and a light sprinkle of nutmeg. Stir until everything melds together into a gloriously creamy filling.
  4. Stuff each cooked shell generously with the cheese and pumpkin mixture.
Making the sauce and baking
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, toss in the sage leaves, letting them sizzle until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. Spread half of the brown butter sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Arrange the stuffed shells neatly in the dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re bubbly and slightly golden on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Garnish with fresh sage leaves or a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed lightly with olive oil and lemon juice, or serve alongside garlic bread.

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