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Comforting Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Comforting Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with Comforting Stuffed Shells With Pumpkin Cream Sauce. This delightful dish combines creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and savory pumpkin in a rich sauce that is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it offers a unique twist on traditional comfort food that everyone will love. The combination of cheesy stuffed pasta shells and luscious pumpkin cream creates a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and indulgent. Whether served as a main course or a side during holiday celebrations, these stuffed shells will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 26 jumbo pasta shells
  • 12 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 3/4 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano, rosemary, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add nutmeg and pumpkin puree. Gradually stir in half and half until smooth.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some sauce in a baking dish, stuff the shells with the cheese mixture, place them seam-side up in the dish, and pour remaining sauce over.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden.

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