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Pumpkin Gouda Stuffed Shells: Easy Comfort with Brown Butter Alfredo

Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce

Delight in the comforting flavors of pumpkin and gouda stuffed shells, topped with a decadent brown butter and sage Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, gouda, ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each shell with the pumpkin and cheese mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add chopped sage, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan until smooth.
  7. Pour the brown butter and sage sauce over the stuffed shells.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and golden on top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add toasted breadcrumbs on top before baking.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting any meat ingredients.

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Gouda, Stuffed Shells, Alfredo