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Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce

Delicious Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells in Sage Alfredo Sauce

Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce combines comfort food and seasonal flavors, perfect for any gathering or evening at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup Gouda Cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
For the Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
For Garnishing
  • to taste Additional Sage for Garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking dish by lightly greasing it.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and half of the sage until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin, one-third of the gouda, garlic, nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Add cooled onions and mix well.
  5. In a saucepan, melt salted butter until foaming and light golden brown. Add remaining sage and let it infuse for a minute.
  6. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add half of the cream while whisking, then add the remaining cream, seasoning to taste.
  7. Spread half of the alfredo sauce in a greased baking dish. Stuff each shell with 2 tablespoons of filling and place in the dish.
  8. Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells, sprinkle with remaining gouda, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let cool slightly, garnish with fried sage if desired, and serve warm.
  10. Enjoy your cozy Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or family, and it also makes great leftovers.

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