Deliciously filled pasta shells with a creamy brown butter and sage alfredo sauce.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 large jumbo pasta shells
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, Gouda, ricotta, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin mixture.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and sauté until the butter is browned and the sage is crispy.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Spread a thin layer of the alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding garlic to the butter sauce.
You can substitute the Gouda with other cheeses like mozzarella or fontina.