Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. Each jumbo pasta shell is generously filled with a creamy blend of ricotta cheese and pumpkin, topped with a rich pumpkin marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Pasta Shells
- Ricotta Cheese
- Pumpkin Puree
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Egg
- Nutmeg
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Sage
- Marinara Sauce
- Heavy Cream
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin puree, parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sage until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix marinara sauce with the remaining pumpkin puree and heavy cream.
- Spread three-quarters of the sauce mixture in a baking dish; fill each shell with two tablespoons of the ricotta filling.
- Arrange filled shells in the dish and cover with remaining sauce.
- Bake covered at 350°F for 30 minutes; uncover and add mozzarella cheese on top before baking an additional 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 117g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg