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Cheesy Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Shells

Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy pumpkin and spicy sausage mixture, topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells uncooked
Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup spicy Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, cooked spicy sausage, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin and sausage filling and place them in the baking dish.
  3. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add more spices or herbs to the filling for extra flavor. You can also substitute the sausage with a vegetarian option if desired.

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