Title: Tony's Manicotti with Four Cheeses
Categories: Casserole Vegetarian Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lg	Onion; minced
1	lb	Mushrooms, sliced
1/2	c	Butter or margarine
1/2	c	Flour
4	c	Milk
1 1/2	c	Parmesan cheese, grated
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste
12		Manicotti shells
1	lb	Ricotta
4	oz	Mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2	c	Romano cheese, grated
1/4	c	Walnuts, finely chopped
1/4	c	Parsley, chopped
3		Eggs
1	ds	Nutmeg

1. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter 5 minutes; stir in flour. 2. Gradually stir in milk; stir over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens. 3. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; set aside. 4. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water. 5. Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Romano and remaining Parmesan cheese; add walnuts, parsley and eggs. 6. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 7. Drain manicotti shells; stuff with cheese mixture. 8. Place shells side by side in a greased shallow baking pan; spoon sauce over all. 9. Bake in preheated 400'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Posted by Fred Towner

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