Spinach Manicotti With Ham

• 12 uncooked manicotti shells
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach and oregano. Stir in ham; add 1/2 cup sauce. Drain manicotti; stuff with ham mixture. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

manicotti shells, butter, allpurpose, pepper, salt, ground nutmeg, milk, ricotta cheese, spinach, oregano, ham, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spinach-manicotti-with-ham/ (may not work)