SPINACH MANICOTTI WITH HAM

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Everyone raves when I serve this. It's like something you'd find at a fine Italian restaurant, but can quickly cook at home instead. It's great with salad and bread. Michele Nadeau, Monroe, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 uncooked manicotti shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups 2% milk
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach and oregano. Stir in ham; add 1/2 cup sauce. Drain manicotti; stuff with ham mixture. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.