Description
Creamy Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a comforting and delicious dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe features jumbo pasta shells filled with a rich mixture of creamy ricotta and pumpkin puree, seasoned with subtle spices for a unique flavor experience. Topped with marinara sauce and baked until bubbly, these stuffed shells are sure to impress your family and guests alike. Ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish embraces the flavors of fall while providing a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta shells, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stuff each shell with the filling using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish; place stuffed shells seam-side up, then cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (135g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg