Baked Spinach Manicotti
11 videos • 37 views • by Chef Nico's Kitchen These manicotti stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in bechamel sauce are an easy, delicious and simple dish to prepare! (6 servings: ) Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package manicotti shells (Barilla) 1 (15 oz) container whole milk ricotta cheese 1 lb fresh spinach or (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 large egg 1 tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 cups whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Salt and pepper to taste For the besciamella sauce: 1 quart whole milk 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)