Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce, a perfect dish for family gatherings or special occasions. This delightful recipe features creamy pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of pumpkin and Gouda cheese, all topped with a rich brown butter sage Alfredo sauce that elevates the dining experience. Easy to prepare and 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 in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and half of the sage leaves in olive oil until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup Gouda, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Fold in sautéed onions.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until browned. Add remaining sage leaves and sauté until fragrant. Gradually whisk in flour, then add half of the cream until thickened. Repeat with remaining cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread half of the Alfredo sauce in a baking dish. Fill each shell with 2 tablespoons of filling and arrange them in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with additional Gouda.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fried sage leaves before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (about 150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg