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Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Delicious pasta shells filled with a creamy pumpkin and ricotta mixture, baked in marinara sauce and topped with cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
Topping
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, half of the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells
  1. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Add Sauce and Cheese
  1. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin ricotta stuffed shells!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

You can add spinach or other vegetables to the filling for extra nutrition.

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