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

Nakungu Jaliah
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It was easy to make, the ingredients were all very fresh, and the dish was very flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Mintal SquadM24
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I would give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the ingredients were all very fresh. The dish was also very flavorful and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


pyare A
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the ingredients were all very fresh. The dish was also very flavorful and delicious. However, I would recommend cooking the manicotti for a few minutes less than the recipe suggests


Fat Boy
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the ingredients were all very fresh. However, the dish was a bit bland and lacked flavor. I would recommend adding more seasoning to the recipe.


sweet ansu
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This dish was a disaster! The manicotti was overcooked and mushy. The ricotta filling was runny and curdled. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Legend shahzad Khan
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The manicotti was bland and lacked flavor. The ricotta filling was also very dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Siyabonga Nduduzo
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This dish was a bit pricey to make. The ingredients were all very expensive, and I'm not sure if it was worth the cost. The dish was good, but I don't think it was worth the money.


Fahim Neha
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I found it difficult to follow the instructions, and the dish turned out to be a bit of a mess. I would not recommend this recipe to beginner cooks.


Perminus Muturi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my manicotti turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed with the results.


raja naqash
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The shiitake mushrooms and spinach were good, but the ricotta filling was a bit bland. I would probably not make this again.


Nisar Sarwar
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I was looking for a new manicotti recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint! The shiitake mushrooms and spinach added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. The ricotta filling was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Freeman winner
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The shiitake mushrooms and spinach were a great combination, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The manicotti cooked perfectly and held its shape well. I will definitely be making this again.


Sragha Agha
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shiitake mushrooms were not overpowering, and they added a nice umami flavor to the dish. The spinach and ricotta filling was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Sahil Virk
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The shiitake mushrooms and spinach added a lot of flavor to the dish, and the ricotta filling was delicious. The manicotti cooked perfectly and held its shape well. I will


Eidul islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The shiitake mushrooms and spinach were a great combination, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The manicotti cooked perfectly and held its shape well. I highly recommend this


Sana ulla Ulla
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The shiitake mushrooms and spinach added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Hiral Shavdia
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I'm not usually a fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind! The shiitake mushrooms and spinach were a great addition, and the ricotta filling was delicious. The dish was easy to make and looked impressive when served.


Ahsan Ijaz
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shiitake mushrooms and spinach were a perfect combination, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The manicotti cooked perfectly and held its shape well. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ranjha Khan
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I love manicotti, and this recipe did not disappoint! The shiitake mushrooms added a depth of flavor to the dish, and the spinach gave it a nice pop of color. The ricotta filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Eillyn Valdez
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This manicotti was a hit with my family! The combination of shiitake mushrooms and spinach was unique and delicious. The ricotta cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. The dish was easy to make and looked impressive when served.