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

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.

Baylie Anastosopoulos
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The filling was actually really good, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, even if you're not a b


Omayma Omayma
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I made this spinach manicotti recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Diego Villegas
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This spinach manicotti recipe is a keeper! The filling is so flavorful and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Cavin Nkosi
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I've been looking for a good spinach manicotti recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. This dish was a hit with my family and friends, and I w


hi peoples
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This spinach manicotti recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The filling was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Ashraful
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The filling was actually really good, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, even if you're not a b


i I'm
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This spinach manicotti recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rashid Tanoli
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I made this spinach manicotti recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Alex Khadka
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This spinach manicotti recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, but be prepared


Evah Willys
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I've made this spinach manicotti recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mustafa abdelaziz
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This spinach manicotti recipe is so easy to make and it turned out delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Anttien Myers
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The filling was actually really good, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, even if you're not a b


Thomas knuckles
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I made this spinach manicotti recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


RACHEL LOVE
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This spinach manicotti recipe is a keeper! The filling is so flavorful and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Ricardo Cardenas
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I've been looking for a good spinach manicotti recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. This dish was a hit with my family and friends, and I w


TJ Junior
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This spinach manicotti recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The filling was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Arya Zahedikia
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I was pleasantly surprised! The spinach filling was actually really good, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Ami Jihad
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I've made this spinach manicotti recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ham and cheese filling is so rich and decadent, and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


moaz elzoz
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This spinach manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this dish again.