SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND SPINACH MANICOTTI

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Enjoy this cheesy manicotti that's made with mushrooms and spinach - a tasty Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 uncooked manicotti pasta or cannelloni shells
2 slices 7-grain sandwich bread
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 8 oz)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bag (10 oz) fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
4 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, tear bread into pieces; place in food processor. Cover; process until coarse crumbs form. Spread crumbs on cookie sheet. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted. Place crumbs in small bowl; set aside.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic in butter until mushroom liquid is absorbed. Transfer mixture to large bowl. In skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat; add spinach. Cover; cook 5 minutes or until wilted. Add spinach to mushroom mixture. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Spoon mixture evenly into pasta shells. Place in baking dish.
  • In 2-quart heavy saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in half-and half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add Gouda cheese; stir until melted. Pour sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Add cheese blend and melted butter to toasted bread crumbs; toss well. Sprinkle over shells. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 1/2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg

Bianca Lotter
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This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. I


Nisar Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shiitake mushrooms had a really nice flavor and they paired well with the spinach and ricotta filling. The sauce was also very good.


47 KASHAN
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti turned out beautifully and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Nhlanganiso Zwane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out perfectly. The shells were cooked al dente and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Mb Rony
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck last weekend and it was a hit. Everyone loved the manicotti and they all wanted the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Mer Baz
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The shiitake mushrooms also added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


arif Shake
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This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. I


SG sgs
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shiitake mushrooms had a really nice flavor and they paired well with the spinach and ricotta filling. The sauce was also very good.


Ak Afnan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti turned out beautifully and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Dream Weaver
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out perfectly. The shells were cooked al dente and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


wilson waiharo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck last weekend and it was a hit. Everyone loved the manicotti and they all wanted the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Darda sk
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The shiitake mushrooms also added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tashariyanna Briley
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This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. I


moynul hasan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use a different type of cheese for the filling. I used ricotta, but I think a combination of ricotta and Parmesan would be even better.


kyewalyanga bumali
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti turned out beautifully and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


DIY EVERYTHING
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shiitake mushrooms had a really nice flavor and they paired well with the spinach and ricotta filling. The sauce was also very good.


Hamidullah Mojaddidi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party last night and everyone loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Goitseone Magolego
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The shiitake mushrooms and spinach give the manicotti a really unique and flavorful twist. I like to serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Hafej MD Foysal
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I had never made manicotti before, but it turned out great! I used a combination of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, and the spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The sauce was also very