Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Welcome the flavors of fall with these pumpkin ricotta stuffed shells! Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, pumpkin adds a nutritious twist to traditional stuffed shells.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 Stuffed Shell
127
Calories
7g
Protein
17g
Carbs
4g
Fat
2g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
200mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 12 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
jumbo pasta shells
6 ounces · about 12 jumbo pasta shells
ricotta cheese, part skim
1 1/4 cups
pumpkin
3/4 cup
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon · or 2 cloves garlic, minced
basil
2 tablespoons
sage, dried
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup
spaghetti sauce
1 cup · low sodium
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- 3
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and place each on a baking sheet to cool.
- 4
In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, pumpkin, spices, and all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Reserve the 1 tablespoon cheese for topping.
- 5
Spread pasta sauce in the bottom of a baking dish that holds all the shells in a single layer. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of pumpkin mixture and place shells close together on top of the sauce.
- 6
Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 15 minutes more.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
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