Sausage Manicotti With Pumpkin Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 3.In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
• STEP 4.Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• STEP 5.Stuff the manicotti shells with the sausage mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
• STEP 6.In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour the pumpkin sauce over the stuffed manicotti.
• STEP 7.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the manicotti is cooked through.
• STEP 8.Let the manicotti cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
• STEP 9.Serve the sausage manicotti with pumpkin sauce hot and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the manicotti shells until al dente, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
• You can use sweet or spicy Italian sausage, depending on your preference.
• If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can substitute with butternut squash puree.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
• Serve the sausage manicotti with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for added freshness and flavor.