Description
Embrace the comforting essence of autumn with these Cozy Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells filled with creamy gouda and earthy pumpkin, perfect for any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells (cooked until al dente)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (room temperature)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, gouda, ricotta, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin and gouda mixture using a teaspoon or piping bag.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells upright in the sauced baking dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Adjust spices to taste and consider adding a hint of sage or thyme. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg