Tony's manicotti with four cheeses

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion; minced
1poundsMushrooms, sliced
½cupButter or margarine
½cupFlour
4cupsMilk
cupParmesan cheese, grated
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
12Manicotti shells
1poundsRicotta
4ouncesMozzarella cheese, diced
½cupRomano cheese, grated
¼cupWalnuts, finely chopped
¼cupParsley, chopped
3Eggs
1dashNutmeg

Directions

1. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter 5 minutes; stir in flour. 2.

Gradually stir in milk; stir over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens. 3. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; set aside. 4. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water. 5. Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Romano and remaining Parmesan cheese; add walnuts, parsley and eggs. 6. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 7.

Drain manicotti shells; stuff with cheese mixture. 8. Place shells side by side in a greased shallow baking pan; spoon sauce over all.

9. Bake in preheated 400'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Posted by Fred Towner