Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells, bathed in a silky brown butter and sage Alfredo sauce. Each large pasta shell is filled with a creamy blend of pumpkin and smoked Gouda, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, Gouda, ricotta, sage, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each shell with about two tablespoons of the mixture and place them seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until browned. Add garlic and sage; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; pour sauce over stuffed shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg