Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce
Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells With Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food for autumn. This dish features tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy mixture of pumpkin and smoked gouda, all drizzled with a rich brown butter and sage Alfredo sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your heart. With easy preparation steps and make-ahead options, this gourmet pasta bake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your craving for fall comfort food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, smoked gouda, ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each shell with about two tablespoons of the pumpkin-gouda mixture and arrange in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and sage leaves; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour half of the Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, top with grated Parmesan, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg