Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
cooking information
prep. time:
15 min
cook time:
35 min
serving information
serves:
4
Ingredients
- 1 jar (15 oz.) Classico® Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
- 1 package (16 oz.) Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping)
- 1 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Pumpkin filling, plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Cook shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spoon ½ cup of Classico® Creamy Alfredo Sauce evenly into bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, pumpkin, parmesan cheese, egg, walnuts, black pepper, sage, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff each shell with cheese mixture and arrange in baking dish seam side down. Spoon remaining sauce evenly over shells.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
For a lighter version, substitute Classico® Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo Sauce