1 lg. pkg. Jello vanilla pudding mix
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. canned pumpkin
Baked 9" (deep) pie shell, cooled

Combine all ingredients. Cook in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice. Pour into shell. Chill for at least 4 hours. Serve with whipped topping. Add chopped nuts if desired.