Spinach and Porcini Stuffed Manicotti (Mf)
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Pasta, Main Dishes |
| 1 | oz | Dried porcini |
| 1 | c | Hot water |
| 1 | c | Minced red onion |
| 2 | tb | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/2 | c | Cooked and drained spinach, chopped |
| 2 | ts | Minced garlic |
| 15 | oz | Ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 | c | Coarsely grated mozzarella |
| 1 | c | Grated locatelli cheese |
| 1 | lg | Egg, beaten lightly |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| Freshly grated nutmeg to taste | ||
| 8 | Manicotti shells | |
| SAUCE | ||
| 3 | tb | Unsalted butter |
| 3 | tb | Flour |
| 1 1/2 | c | Milk, heated |
| Freshly grated nutmeg | ||
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| Snipped fresh chives or minced parsley, for garnish, if desired |
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