Creamy Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in this rich and creamy pumpkin ricotta stuffed shells recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner!
- Author: Souzan
- 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
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the pumpkin ricotta filling.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish, then cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a little kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: pumpkin, ricotta, stuffed shells, comfort food