
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
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