ASPARAGUS FILLED MANICOTTI

Asparagus Filled Manicotti image

Provided by Chef MB

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces asparagus, fresh
8 manicotti
2 ounces swiss cheese or 2 ounces provolone cheese, in 8 1/4-oz slices
4 ounces turkey or 4 ounces ham, in 8 1/2-oz slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons parsley, minced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 7x10" casserole with cooking spray.
Cook manicotti as directed on package. Rinse with cold water, drain and arrange in a single layer on a plate.
Steam asparagus lightly.
Stack one slice of ham on top on each cheese slice. Arrange 2-3 spears of asparagus at the end of each stack. Roll up tightly. Insert into manicotti. Arrange in casserole dish.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook till golden. Add flour to skillet and stir till blended. Add chicken broth and wine. Continue stirring till mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer til thickened. Stir in parsley.
Pour sauce over manicotti. Cover and bake for 20 minutes Remove cover and bake 10 mins more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.7