Pumpkin Gouda Stuffed Shells: Indulgent Brown Butter Sage Alfredo
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Delve into a creamy and rich Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells recipe, topped with a decadent Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon additional sage, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, gouda cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped sage, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the pumpkin and gouda mixture.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it begins to brown, then add heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour the brown butter and sage Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional sage before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, add cooked sausage or tofu to the filling for additional flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg