Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells with Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for fall gatherings or cozy dinners. These creamy pasta shells are filled with a rich mixture of pumpkin and gouda, then enveloped in a luxurious brown butter and sage sauce. This recipe combines simplicity and elegance, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight meals and festive occasions. With its warm, inviting aroma and satisfying taste, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- 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 the jumbo pasta shells al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced yellow onions with olive oil and half of the chopped sage until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup gouda, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Fold in the sautéed onions.
- Make the alfredo sauce by browning butter in the same skillet, adding sage, then whisking in flour and gradually incorporating heavy cream until thickened.
- 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 stuffed shells, top with more gouda, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fried sage leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg