FOUR CHEESE MANICOTTI IN CREAM SAUCE

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A delicious alternative to a redsauced-covered manicotti. This is delicious served with a crisp green salad and fresh bread.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, diced fine (or shredded)
1 lb mushroom, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
1 lb ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 eggs
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Saute onion and mushrooms (if using) in butter 5 minutes; stir in flour.
  • Gradually stir in milk; stir over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens.
  • Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water.
  • Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Romano and remaining Parmesan cheese; add walnuts, parsley and eggs.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Drain manicotti shells; stuff with cheese mixture.
  • Place shells side by side in a greased shallow baking pan; spoon sauce over all.
  • Bake in preheated 400F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 239.5, Sodium 902.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 35.4

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