A brand new spin on pumpkin! Jumbo pasta shells baked in a creamy, home made pumpkin Alfredo-style sauce, layered with melty Gouda cheese, crispy prosciutto, and garlic. No sautéing, no fuss — simply boil the shells, combine, bake, and revel in. End with recent basil for a easy, cozy, and scrumptious fall dinner.

Once I first began Half Baked Harvest again in 2012, my concepts ran wild. I shared each sort of recipe — some that took days to arrange, some that had been my household’s favorites, and others that had been simply enjoyable and seasonal.

All these years later, I’ve discovered my stability. Lately, I deal with easy recipes with fewer substances, much less prep, and little or no stress — however one thing that’s by no means modified is my love of taste. I’ll by no means sacrifice taste for ease. The objective is at all times: easy and even yummier!

Currently, I’ve been pondering again to these early years so much. I used to cringe my previous recipes, however now I like seeing how far issues have come — what’s advanced and what’s stayed the identical. It’s actually enjoyable to look again!

One recipe that’s caught with me is a pumpkin, broccoli, bacon, and Gouda pizza I made in 2013. If I keep in mind appropriately, it was so good! I’ve at all times beloved the candy, cozy taste of pumpkin paired with creamy, wealthy Gouda — it’s not a combo most individuals suppose to strive, but it surely’s so scrumptious.

So, I wished to revisit those self same cozy flavors in a brand new manner — one thing creamy, comforting, and extremely simple.

These stuffed (effectively, “unstuffed”) pumpkin shells have all that goodness: candy pumpkin, melty Gouda, recent herbs, and a touch of garlic and prosciutto on prime. It’s every part you need in a fall pasta and it’s excellent for cozy November nights — and even as a enjoyable, sudden Thanksgiving aspect!

Wine Pairing!

I’m so excited to share one thing completely new — our very first Wine Store is right here! And what higher option to have a good time than by pairing scrumptious Pumpkin and Gouda Shells with just a few excellent wines?

With the assistance of one of many sommeliers from our wine store, collectively we pulled three excellent wines to serve with these Pumpkin and Gouda Shells:

Yow will discover these wines, and extra hand-picked favorites, within the Half Baked Harvest Wine Store – all with free delivery!

Simply in time for cozy fall dinners and simple vacation entertaining!

Again to the main points

Components

• salted butter
• jumbo pasta shells
• mozzarella cheese
• canned pumpkin puree
• heavy cream
• shallots
• garlic powder
• dried thyme
• nutmeg
• salt, pepper, chili flakes
• parmesan cheese
• gouda cheese
• recent sage
• prosciutto

For Topping

Contemporary basil, parsley, or simply take pleasure in as is!

Instruments To Use

You’ll want a massive pot to boil the pasta shells, then a 2-quart casserole/baking dish with a lid. No lid? Foil works too! And a mixing bowl. That’s all!

Steps

Step 1: Boil the Jumbo Shells

Begin with dry jumbo pasta shells. Boil them in keeping with the bundle instructions till simply al dente, then drain effectively.

Butter a 2-quart casserole dish and add all of the shells, arranging them in an excellent layer.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

This sauce is straightforward however so flavorful. In a bowl, mix the canned pumpkin purée with garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and finely chopped shallots.

Stir within the heavy cream, then combine in a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese till easy and creamy.

Step 3: Pour the Sauce Over the Shells

Slowly pour the pumpkin Alfredo sauce over the shells, gently tossing to coat.

High with cubes of mozzarella cheese and a beneficiant sprinkle of shredded Gouda.

Step 4: Add the Toppings

Earlier than baking, combine collectively just a little garlic powder with chopped recent sage and sprinkle it over the cheese.

Lay slices of prosciutto excessive — or skip the prosciutto to maintain it vegetarian.

Step 5: Bake

Switch the dish to the oven and bake till the sauce is effervescent and the cheese is melted and golden. The prosciutto will get completely crispy on prime!

Serving

End with a sprinkle of recent parsley or basil, should you like.

This pumpkin pasta is cozy, comforting, and stuffed with heat fall taste. It’s a complete crowd-pleaser — excellent for any weeknight, and it makes such a enjoyable Halloween or cozy fall dinner!

Searching for different simple family-style recipes? Listed here are just a few concepts: 

Dump + Bake Hen Alfredo Noodle Casserole

Chili Cornbread Casserole

Broccoli Cheddar Hen and Rice Casserole

Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Hen

Tacky Zucchini Hen and Rice Bake

One Skillet Road Corn Hen Enchilada Bake

Lastly, should you make these Combine and Bake Pumpkin Gouda Shells, make sure to depart a remark and/or give this recipe a ranking! Above all, I like to listen to from you guys and at all times do my greatest to answer each remark. And naturally, should you do make this recipe, don’t overlook to tag me on Instagram! Wanting by means of the images of recipes you all have made is my favourite!