Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

By á-2825

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
• 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 jar (24 ounces) garlic spaghetti sauce, divided

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain.

2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg. Spoon into manicotti.

3. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 7 servings.