Pumpkin Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients (24)

• ROASTED PUMPKIN:
• 1 small sugar pie pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• BECHAMEL SAUCE:
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups 2% low fat milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• FILLING:
• 2 cups (packed) chopped fresh spinach
• 16 ounces low fat ricotta cheese
• 16 ounces ball mozzarella cheese,
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• NOODLES:
• 2 8-ounce boxes manicotti noodles,
• TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage