Saucy Stuffed Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 manicotti
Filling
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped mushroom
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey or 1 1/2 cups chicken
2 egg yolks
9 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (15 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
White Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash nutmeg

Preparation

Cook manicotti to desired doneness.
In large skillet brown sausage, onion and mushrooms. Drain on paper towel.
In large bowl, combine sausage mixture, egg yolks, turkey, spinach, mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; mix well.
Pour half of spaghetti sauce into ungreased 13x9 baking dish.
Fill manicotti with sausage mixture. Place over sauce in baking dish.
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour cook until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in whipping cream, cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Stir in parmesan cheese, garlic powder and nutmeg, blend well.
Pour white sauce over manicotti.
Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 35-40 minutes.