Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Name: Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 12 jumbo pasta shells); 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese, part skim; 3/4 cup pumpkin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced); 2 tablespoons basil; 1/4 teaspoon sage, dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 cup spaghetti sauce (low sodium)

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-11-08.

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.

Makes

12 servings

Ingredients

6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 12 jumbo pasta shells)
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese, part skim
3/4 cup pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
2 tablespoons basil
1/4 teaspoon sage, dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup spaghetti sauce (low sodium)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and place each on a baking sheet to cool.
In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, pumpkin, spices, and all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Reserve the 1 tablespoon cheese for topping.
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.
Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 15 minutes more.

Notes

Freeze unused pumpkin and add to soup, chili or pancake recipes. Learn more about: Pumpkins Herbs

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