C4 Cannelloni
8 cannelloni shells
1 cup cottage cheese
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 ounce cheddar, grated
1 ounce Monterey jack, grated
1 ounce Colby, grated
1 ounce mozzarella, grated
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 Italian sausages, cooked (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cheddar, grated
salt and white pepper
- Cook manicotti shells in a pot of boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the pot and run manicotti under cold water to prevent further cooking.
- Combine all of the other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Pipe cheese mixture into shells and arrange in a lightly oiled baking dish.
- Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and whisk in flour.
- Add cream and milk to sauce pan and mix well.
- Gradually add cheddar, stirring until fully blended into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover cannelloni with cheese sauce. Add chicken broth, white wine or water to cover, if necessary.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes.
- Optionally serve alongside Italian sausages.
Makes 4 servings