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Delicious Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Herbs

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  • Author: suzanella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cozy and creamy pumpkin stuffed pasta shells with fresh herbs for a comforting autumn meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta, garlic, herbs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stuff each cooled shell with the filling.
  5. Spread marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish and arrange stuffed shells seam-side up.
  6. Cover with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can freeze unbaked shells for future meals. Reheat from frozen for a quick dinner.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg