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Cheesy Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Shells

A delightful pasta dish that combines jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of spicy sausage, broccolini, and a creamy pumpkin sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells Choose larger shells to hold all the delicious filling.
  • 1 pound fresh spicy sausage Casing removed for robust flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped broccolini Adds color and nutrition.
  • 16 ounces pumpkin puree Use canned for convenience.
  • 1/4 cup water Helps thin out the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese Adds creaminess.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances fall flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Cabot Mac 'n Cheese shredded cheese Provides a cheesy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp cheddar cheese Balances sweetness of pumpkin.
  • 4 leaves sage Fresh, roughly chopped.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Casserole Dish: Begin by having a 9x13-inch oven-safe casserole dish ready to go.
  2. Cook the Pasta Shells: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta shells for about 7 minutes until al dente.
  3. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and brown it while breaking it up into smaller pieces.
  4. Make the Sauce: In that same skillet over medium-low heat, combine pumpkin puree, water, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg.
  5. Combine Filling Ingredients: Set aside some sauce in another bowl before combining it with your sausage mixture.
  6. Assemble Your Stuffed Shells: Carefully remove each pasta shell from ice water, stuff each shell with the sausage filling, and place them in your prepared casserole dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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