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Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Creamy Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin Cream Sauce for Cozy Evenings

Enjoy delightful Comfort of Italian cuisine with Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces jumbo shells Cook until al dente.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese Opt for whole milk for best flavor.
  • 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese Shred fresh for optimal melting.
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Freshly grated.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary Minced.
  • 1 pinch nutmeg Enhances warm flavors.
  • to taste salt Adjust to preference.
  • to taste pepper Adjust to preference.
For the Pumpkin Cream Sauce
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing garlic.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup half and half Or substitute with creamy options.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Teaspoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the jumbo shells in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic until golden, stir in nutmeg, pumpkin puree, and half and half. Simmer to meld flavors.
  3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano Regiano, rosemary, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish over the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with mozzarella if desired and cover. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, remove cover, bake 5 more until bubbly.
  6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with fillings like sautéed spinach or alternative herbs for varied flavors.

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