Description

Looking for your next cozy dinner idea? These Pumpkin Gouda Stuffed Shells are fall comfort food at its finest—packed with creamy pumpkin, smoky gouda, and a luscious brown butter sage Alfredo sauce that tastes like it came straight out of a gourmet kitchen. The golden baked shells are perfect for an easy dinner recipe, an impressive side, or even a meatless main for your holiday table. Great for quick dinner ideas, pasta lovers, and those looking for seasonal food ideas that are hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients

12 jumbo pasta shells

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded

3/4 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 fresh sage leaves

1 cup heavy cream

2 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

1. Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and lay flat to cool.

2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta, gouda, half of the Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter and add sage leaves; cook until butter is browned and sage is crispy. Remove sage and set aside.

4. Add minced garlic to butter and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Add remaining Parmesan.

5. Pour some Alfredo sauce into the base of a greased baking dish.

6. Fill shells with the pumpkin mixture and arrange in the dish. Drizzle with more Alfredo sauce.

7. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Uncover, top with crispy sage, and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly.

8. Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

For extra texture, sprinkle crushed walnuts over the top before baking.

This dish can be made a day ahead and baked just before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 430
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 100mg