Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delight in the creamy goodness of pumpkin and gouda cheese stuffed in pasta shells for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, gouda cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the cheese mixture.
- Top with additional gouda cheese before baking for a cheesier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells