Description
Experience the delightful combination of creamy pumpkin and smoky gouda cheese in these stuffed shells, topped with a rich brown butter sage Alfredo sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Gouda
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ½ cup Brown Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Sage
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded gouda, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, carefully fill each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin and gouda mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish, seam side up.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup of butter. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of sage, and salt to taste. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour half of the brown butter sage sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish. Gently toss to coat the shells.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining gouda on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle the remaining brown butter sage sauce over the stuffed shells. Garnish with additional sage leaves or a sprinkle of parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for the filling or topping. Adding minced garlic or shallots to the brown butter can enhance the flavor. Incorporate finely chopped spinach or kale into the filling for added nutrition.