ham-stuffed manicotti
I found this recipe originally in Microwave Times, Volume 5, No. 5. September 1979. I made it many times, and then I couldn't find the recipe. In 2013, I went through all my saved Microwave Times and finally found it again. I no longer follow all the instructions for using a microwave--not sure I ever did. It is a delicious dish, but there are years when I am being a good Weight Watcher that I don't make it. Does anyone else remember the Microwave Times newsletters?
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
7-9 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 14 - manicotti shells
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup red pepper, minced
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ham, ground
- 1 package frozen peas (or diced broccoli or asparagus)
- 1 cup creamed cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared ground mustard
- SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon chives, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or other cheese of your choice
- - paprika
How To Make ham-stuffed manicotti
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Step 1Cook manicotti shells per package directions. Drain and set aside. (I usually cook a couple fewer minutes than suggested. The shells are easier to fill, and they do finish cooking in the baking process.)
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Step 2Microwave peas 2-3 minutes until thawed. (Or partially cook broccoli or asparagus.)
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Step 3Sauté peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, and sauté until mushrooms are wilted.
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Step 4In a mixing bowl, combine ground ham, eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, mushrooms, red peppers, and peas. Mix well.
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Step 5Stuff manicotti shells with ham/cheese mixture. Arrange in two 9" x 12" dishes sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon any leftover filling at ends of shells.
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Step 6Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 7In a sauté pan, add butter and minced onion. Sauté until onion is soft. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in milk and chives. Cook until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Stir until the cheeses melt.
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Step 8Pour 1/2 of sauce mixture evenly over shells in each dish.
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Step 9Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 30-45 minutes until bubbly.
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