Stuffed Pumpkin Shells

Freezer friendly and just announces autumn has arrived.

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Yield: 8
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Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Luxuriously creamy, rich and comforting with the most epic garlic parmesan cream sauce that you’ll want to put on everything!

Ingredients

FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Transfer to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; set aside and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, pumpkin, Parmesan, egg, sage and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture.
  4. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup cream sauce in the prepared baking dish. Arrange shells in dish, topping with remaining sauce.
  7. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Serve immediately.
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