Spinach and Ham (or Chicken) Manicotti on BakeSpace.com

Ingredients

• 8 Manicotti (or 12 Jumbo Pasta Shells)
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 cups milk (1% or 2%)
• 1 10-oz pkg frozen plain chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained of any liquid
• 1-1/2 c light ricotta cheese
• 1-1/2 c small-diced fully cooked lean ham OR
• small-diced, cooked chicken breasts
• 2 tsp. oregano, crushed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh oregano (optional for garnish)