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A baking dish filled with golden-brown pumpkin and spinach stuffed shells topped with melted cheese and fresh sage.

Pumpkin and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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A creamy, savory fall-inspired pasta dish featuring jumbo shells stuffed with pumpkin, ricotta, and sautéed spinach.

  • Total Time: PT60M
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
1.5 cups bechamel or marinara sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water according to package directions, but remove them 2 minutes early so they remain firm (al dente). Drain and set aside.
Step 3: In a small skillet, sauté the garlic and chopped spinach with a touch of olive oil until wilted. Let cool slightly.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta, sautéed spinach, half of the Parmesan cheese, the egg, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: Fill each cooked shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin and spinach mixture and place them in the dish.
Step 7: Top with the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
Step 8: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Ensure you use pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Squeeze all liquid from the spinach for the best texture.

  • Prep Time: PT25M
  • Cook Time: PT35M
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 Shells
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg