Cheesy Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with Cheesy Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Shells! This comforting dish features jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory blend of spicy sausage, creamy pumpkin sauce, and rich cheeses, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that encapsulate the essence of autumn. Perfect for meal prep, these stuffed shells can be made ahead and simply baked when you’re ready to serve, promising an effortless weeknight dinner that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound fresh spicy sausage
- 16 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Cabot Mac 'n Cheese shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped broccolini
- Ground nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook pasta shells in boiling water for about 7 minutes; drain and cool in ice water.
- In a skillet, brown spicy sausage; add broccolini until softened. Set aside.
- Make pumpkin sauce by combining pumpkin puree, ricotta, nutmeg, and cheeses in the skillet until melted.
- Mix cooled sausage with half the sauce; stuff into pasta shells.
- Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells; top with extra cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg