Description
Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells with Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce offer a delightful fall-inspired dish that combines creamy pumpkin and rich gouda cheese stuffed into tender jumbo pasta shells, all draped in a savory brown butter and sage sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, ready in under an hour. Each bite provides a burst of autumn flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, half the gouda, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Generously stuff each shell with the pumpkin-gouda mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until browned; add sage leaves and cook for two minutes. Stir in heavy cream and remaining gouda until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg