SPINACH AND PORCINI STUFFED MANICOTTI

Spinach and Porcini Stuffed Manicotti image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1 ounce dried porcini
1 cup hot water
1 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained spinach, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup coarsely grated mozzarella
1 cup grated locatelli cheese
1 large egg, beaten lightly
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
8 manicotti shells
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk, heated
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Snipped fresh chives or minced parsley for garnish if desired

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heatproof bowl soak the porcini in the water for 15 minutes. Drain the porcini, reserving the liquid, pat dry and chop fine. Strain reserved soaking liquid through a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth into a bowl.
In a skillet set over moderate heat cook the onion in the butter, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add the spinach, garlic and mushrooms and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add remaining ingredients (using only 1/2 cup of locatelli) and gently stir to combine well.
Cook the manicotti in boiling salted water until just al dente. With a slotted spoon transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and pat dry. Gently stuff shells with filling and arrange in a buttered baking dish.
Make the sauce: In a saucepan set over moderately low heat melt the butter, add the flour and cook the mixture, whisking, for 2 minutes. Add the milk and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a simmer, whisking. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and simmer, whisking occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Spoon the sauce over the manicotti, sprinkle with the remaining locatelli and bake, covered with foil for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with snipped fresh chives.

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Keisha Brown

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This dish is so comforting and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.

RAJ Kafle

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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so delicious and easy to make.

Kashmair kashmair

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.

Julianne Haycock

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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless meal.

mim akther

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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.

Carrie Bell

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of mushrooms, cheese, and even pasta.

Getachew Tefera

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and mushrooms.

Falesha Patterson

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's beautiful to look at and even better to eat.

Shahza Shahza

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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I'm so glad I did. The mushrooms were delicious and the whole dish was amazing.