Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

prep. time:

15 min

cook time:

35 min

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

Directions

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.