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pumpkin stuffed pasta shells in a baking dish

Pumpkin Stuffed Pasta Shells

These pumpkin stuffed pasta shells are the perfect addition to your next fall weekend dinner! It makes for the perfect baked comfort food the whole family is going to love!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 Shells
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 Container Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Romano Cheese - Parm works too

For Sauce

  • 16 Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mozzarella
  • 2 tsp Fresh Sage
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 cup Romano Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Chilli Flakes - Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • First, bring a large pot to a boil for your shells. Once boiling cook your pasta as per the instructions.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degree F

Sauce

  • In a Medium skillet, add your unsalted butter and cook until melted.
  • Add in your minced garlic & chilli flakes, and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in your pumpkin, salt, minced sage, and cook on medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce to low, add in your whole milk and Romano cheese and cook for another 5 minutes.

Filing

  • In a medium bowl, add in your Pumpkin, ricotta, and romano, and stir until fully combined.

Stuffed Shells

  • Once your shells are cooked, be sure to pat them dry before continuing.
  • Add an even layer of your sauce to the bottom of your baking dish.
  • Add in 2 tbsp (or one heaping table spoon) of filling to each of your shells and arrange in a baking dish.
  • Once finished, add the rest of your sauve overtop, ensuring each shell is mostly covered.
  • Top it off with your mozzarella and extra sage, and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
  • I like to finish off the last 5 minutes with a broil, but that's optional! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5996IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fall recipes, pumpkin, ricotta, stuffed shells
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