Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells with Brown Butter and Sage Alfredo Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. This comforting recipe features a creamy filling made from ricotta, pumpkin puree, and Gouda cheese, all enveloped in tender pasta shells. The brown butter and sage Alfredo sauce adds a savory depth that elevates this meal to gourmet status. Easy to prepare yet impressively delicious, these stuffed shells are sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound jumbo pasta shells
- 1 1/4 cup ricotta
- 1/2 can pumpkin puree
- 1/3 + 1/3 cup Artikaas Ginger Pumpkin Seed Gouda, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large fresh sage leaves (plus more to fry and add on top)
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onions and half of the chopped sage until onions are translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin puree, one-third cup of shredded Gouda, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add sautéed onions and mix well.
- For the Alfredo sauce, melt butter in a skillet until browned; add remaining sage and stir until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream while whisking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread half of the Alfredo sauce in a baking dish. Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture and arrange them in the dish.
- Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining Gouda. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fried sage leaves and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg