Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce - A Zest for Life

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce - A Zest for Life

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Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce: Fresh ricotta, smoked mozzarella, roasted pumpkin, and spinach in a creamy sauce—delicious comfort food!

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium, about 2 1/2 pound sugar pumpkin*
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup shallots, peeled and chopped small
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 very large caps shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, small chop
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
  • ½ pound fresh spinach, large leaves, cleaned and dried
  • ¾ cup parmegiano reggiano, grated, divided
  • ¾ cup smoked mozzarella, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh nutmeg, finely grated
  • good pinch of each sea salt & pepper
  • 12 ounces dried pasta shells (about 25)
  • 1 recipe Karen's Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce, (see recipe)

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