Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a delicious fall dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with pumpkin puree, stuffed into pasta shells and baked with a savory sauce.
Author:Nada
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 jumbo pasta shells
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin ricotta mixture.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure the marinara sauce is meat-free.
Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables to the ricotta mixture for added nutrition.
These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.