Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells in Creamy Brown Butter Sauce
Delicious pumpkin and gouda stuffed shells served in a creamy brown butter and sage alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, gouda cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the pumpkin and gouda mixture.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until browned. Add the sage leaves and cook until crispy.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Spread some sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices according to your taste.
- Great for meal prep; just store unbaked shells in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells, Brown Butter Alfredo Sauce, Pasta Recipe