Description
Cozy Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells are the epitome of comfort food, enveloping rich pumpkin and creamy Gouda in tender jumbo pasta. This dish is perfect for autumn evenings, combining flavors that warm both the heart and the soul. Topped with a luscious Alfredo sauce and baked to golden perfection, these stuffed shells will be a favorite at family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups creamy Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, shredded Gouda, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and place them in a baking dish topped with half of the Alfredo sauce.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the filled shells and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (280g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in nutmeg or crispy bacon bits. Leftover stuffed shells can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.