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Irresistible Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Irresistible Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce Delight

Delight in the comforting warmth of Irresistible Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce, a perfect vegetarian dish blending pumpkin and ricotta.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Shells Cook according to package instructions.
For the Filling
  • 15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 8 oz Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Dairy-free option available.
  • ¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Save some for topping.
  • ¾ tsp Fresh Rosemary, minced Can replace with thyme or sage.
  • Pinch Nutmeg For filling.
  • Salt & Pepper To taste.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter For sautéing garlic.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree Canned puree is convenient.
  • 1½ cups Half and Half Can substitute with whole or almond milk.
  • ¾ tsp Nutmeg For sauce.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Piping bag or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Jumbo Shells: Boil salted water and cook jumbo shells until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Make the Pumpkin Cream Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic for 2-3 minutes, mix in nutmeg, pumpkin puree, and half and half until smooth.
  3. Prepare the Cheese Filling: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano, rosemary, nutmeg, and seasonings until creamy.
  4. Stuff the Jumbo Shells: Fill each shell with cheese mixture and arrange in a baking dish with pumpkin sauce.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 400°F, bake shells for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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