Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin Cream Sauce: A Cozy Indulgent Feast
Enjoy a comforting dish of stuffed shells filled with a rich pumpkin cream sauce that’s perfect for cozy evenings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, Parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the filling.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and chicken broth, then heat over medium heat.
- Place stuffed shells in a baking dish, pour pumpkin cream sauce over the top, and sprinkle with basil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce