Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add your jumbo pasta shells and cook until al dente, which will take about 9-11 minutes.
- Once they are cooked, drain the shells and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the shells aside to cool while you prepare the filling.
- While the pasta shells are cooling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and minced fresh sage. Stir until silky smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine Rao's Vodka Sauce, the remaining pumpkin puree, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
- Spread about 3/4 of the prepared sauce mixture on the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Take each cooled pasta shell and spoon in approximately 2 tablespoons of the creamy filling. Place them open-side up in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Return to oven uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
- If desired, broil for a few seconds for extra browning, watching carefully.
- Once fully baked and golden, remove from the oven, let cool a few minutes, and serve hot.
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Notes
These stuffed shells can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick dinner option. Enjoy with fresh herbs for garnish!