Description
Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a comforting pasta dish filled with a creamy pumpkin and ricotta mixture, topped with marinara sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the pumpkin mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells, pumpkin pasta, vegetarian pasta dish