Description
A delicious recipe for jumbo pasta shells stuffed with pumpkin puree, ricotta, and gouda cheese, topped with a brown butter sage sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, gouda cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each pasta shell generously with the pumpkin and cheese mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue to cook until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Add the fresh sage leaves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the brown butter sage sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle with additional gouda cheese if desired.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Once done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra sage leaves or grated cheese if you like.
Notes
- For a creamier filling, consider adding a little more cream to the cheese mixture.
- The recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg