Manicotti Stuffed With Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Dried Tom Recipe

Name: Manicotti Stuffed With Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Dried Tom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 manicotti; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 10 ounces fresh spinach, torn into pieces; 1 cup white beans, drained; 14 lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

10 manicotti
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach, torn into pieces
1 cup white beans, drained
14 lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs

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Cook manicotti shells following package directions; drain and set aside to cool.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
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2.
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In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onion and saute 2 minutes.
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Stir in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
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Slowly stir in milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened sauce forms--about 5 minutes.
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Set aside.
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In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add spinach and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until spinach wilts--about 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in beans, mozzarella, dried tomatoes, and 3/4 cup of reserved sauce.
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With teaspoon, stuff manicotti with vegetable-cheese mixture and arrange in buttered dish.
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Stir water into remaining sauce and pour over manicotti.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
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Uncover, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.
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Serve hot.

4900

kcal

Calories

286

Fat

127

Carbs

463

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 manicotti, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Manicotti Stuffed With Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Dried Tom falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Manicotti Stuffed With Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Dried Tom

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