PrintPumpkin Alfredo Stuffed Shells for a Spooky Halloween Dinner!
A delicious and festive dish perfect for Halloween, featuring pasta shells stuffed with a creamy pumpkin Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the pumpkin Alfredo mixture.
- Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish and pour any remaining sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the shells.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is rennet-free.
- Feel free to add cooked spinach or mushrooms to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg