"Enjoy this cheesy Italian dinner - saucy manicotti stuffed with sausage and pumpkin...."
INGREDIENTS
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16 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
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1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
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2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
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1 egg
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1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
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3 cups Alfredo pasta sauce (from two 16-oz jars)
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Fresh sage leaves, if desired