Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain the shells and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, grated Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh sage. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Rao's Vodka Sauce, remaining pumpkin puree, and heavy cream until blended.
- Spread 3/4 of the sauce mixture in a 9x13 baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin-ricotta mixture. Arrange filled shells in a single layer.
- Pour remaining sauce over the top of the shells and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Afterward, remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- For extra browning, switch the oven to broil for a few seconds until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a fresh salad or garlic bread.
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Notes
Use olive oil on cooked pasta shells to keep them from sticking together. Allow shells to cool before filling. Prepare a day ahead and store without sauce. Reserve mozzarella for an extra sprinkle on top before broiling.