Directions:
- Preheat Oven 350*F.
- Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish w/ cooking spray.
- Cook MANICOTTI according to package directions, less 1-2 minutes - MANICOTTI should be al dente - drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Remove to paper towels to dry. Shells are easier to stuff if cool.
- *Prepare BECHAMEL Sauce*.
- In a Med saucepan, melt the BUTTER over medium heat. Add the FLOUR and whisk until smooth (2 mins).
- Gradually add the MILK, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens (5-10 mins). DO NOT BOIL Sauce.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the SALT, PEPPER & NUTMEG. (Sauce can be prepared & refrigerated for up to 3 days; excellent cream sauce for any pasta dish.).
- In a large bowl mix together RICOTTA, 3/4 cup PARMESAN, Egg YOLKS, BASIL, SALT & PEPPER and any OPTIONAL Ingredient.
- Stuff the MANICOTTI (I use either a baby spoon or a small butter knife, stuff from both ends, don't over stuff, should have enough for at least 10-11 shells).
- Reserve 1/4-1/3 Cup of the BECHAMEL Sauce, then layer the remaining BECHAMEL Sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, swirl 1/4-1/3 Cup tomato sauce into the BECHAMEL.
- Lay the stuffed MANICOTTI side-by-side in dish on top of the sauce.
- Top the MANICOTTI with the remaining tomato sauce, covering the pasta completely; swirl the reserved BECHAMEL Sauce on top.
- Lightly cover with foil and Bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 Cup PARMESAN and bake for another 5-15 mins, until bubbly in the center and cheese is melted.
- Let sit for 5-10 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 565.42 Kcal (2367 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 247.24 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 27.47g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 135.63mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 3094.66mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 734.33mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 44.59g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 19.17g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.04g | 12% | |
| Protein | 32.68g | 65% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 628.3mg | 63% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 135.38 Kcal (567 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 59.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.58g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 32.47mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 740.94mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 175.82mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.68g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 4.59g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.73g | 12% | |
| Protein | 7.83g | 65% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 150.4mg | 63% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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