Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the jumbo pasta shells, cooking until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain the shells and toss them with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped sage. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix together Rao's vodka sauce with the remaining pumpkin puree and heavy cream until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a baking dish, spread 3/4 of the sauce evenly across the bottom. Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the filling and place them seam-side up in the dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally, broil for an additional 2 minutes for a golden color. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
These Creamy Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a celebration of the fall harvest. Allow filled shells to cool slightly before baking to prevent the filling from oozing out.