Ingredients
12 uncooked manicotti shells1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 cups 2% milk1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
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.
