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Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo

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

Delicious Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells with Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo for a comforting fall dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Substitute with any large pasta if needed.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh pumpkin is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Gouda Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or mozzarella.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Use cream cheese for a thicker consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to personal preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Both black and white pepper are great choices.
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Evaporated milk can be a lighter option.
  • 6 leaves Sage Leaves Thyme or rosemary can be alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free substitute.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook until al dente, usually about 10–12 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, gouda cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Fill each cooked shell with about two tablespoons of the pumpkin and gouda filling and place in a greased baking dish.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until light golden brown. Whisk in the heavy cream and add sage leaves; simmer until thickened.
  5. Pour half of the alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with remaining alfredo sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can prepare the filling and stuff the shells a day in advance for convenience.

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