Shelly's Recipe

HAM-STUFFED MANICOTTI

Category: Pasta - Baked

8 manicotti shells
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground fully cooked ham
1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4 oz) cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
Paprika
Chopped fresh parsley

Cook manicotti according to pkg directions; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from heat. Add ham, mushrooms, half of Swiss cheese and Parmesan; set aside.

In a saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Mix a quarter of the sauce into ham mixture.

Stuff shells with about 1/3 cup filling each. Place in a greased 11 inch x 7 inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parley and remaining Swiss cheese before serving. Serves 4