Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed Shells

Author: California Walnuts

Creamy Gorgonzola and ricotta stuffed shells are baked in a roasted red pepper sauce with crunchy walnuts and melted Parmesan.

Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed Shells
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients:

 16 Jumbo pasta shells (shells should be about 2 inches long)
Filling
 1 (5 oz. container) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 
 1 cup Ricotta cheese 
 1 Egg yolk 
 ¾ cup California walnuts, toasted and finely chopped 
Sauce
 ½ cup Roasted red peppers, drained 
 1 ½ tbsp Butter 
 1 ½ tbsp All-purpose flour 
 1 Large clove garlic, minced 
 ¾ cup Low-fat milk 
 2 tbsp Dry white wine 
 ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese 

Preparation:

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook shells in boiling water for 8 minutes; drain in a colander and set aside.

2

To prepare filling, place Gorgonzola, ricotta and egg yolk in a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in walnuts.

3

To prepare the sauce, puree roasted red peppers in a food processor until smooth.

4

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and garlic and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk and whisk until smooth.

5

Bring to a boil, whisking frequently, then whisk in wine and red pepper puree. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.

6

Coat a 9-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Spread half the sauce over the bottom of prepared baking dish.

7

Spoon a tablespoon of filling into each pasta shell and place, filled side up, in the baking dish; pour over the remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

8

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more or until sauce is bubbling throughout and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

4 shells


Amount per serving
Calories630
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g45%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 585mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 53g20%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g

Calcium 404mg32%
Iron 1.7mg10%
Potassium 330mg8%
Vitamin D 0.65mcg4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.