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Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce for Cozy Fall Nights

Enjoy comforting stuffed shells with pumpkin cream sauce, perfect for the fall season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cook them al dente.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded, avoid pre-grated.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Use fresh for best texture.
  • 0.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Grate fresh.
For the Pumpkin Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure, without additives.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Essential for flavor.
  • 1 cup Half and Half Can substitute with heavy cream.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water, add shells, and cook until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain and cool.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in nutmeg and pumpkin puree, add half and half, season with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
  4. Stuff each shell with cheese mixture, place seam-side up in the skillet with sauce.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella on top, bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prepare in advance for hassle-free cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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