Pumpkin Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

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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

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