Manicotti,spinach/ricotta/beef Anne – Nana's Recipes

Ingredients

• * Extra-virgin olive oil
• * 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• * Kosher salt
• * Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• * 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
• * 1 pound bulk fennel pork sausage
• * 1 pound baby spinach, washed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• * 2 cups ricotta cheese
• * 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus extra for serving
• * 2 eggs
• * Bechamel Sauce, recipe follows
• * 1/2 recipe Basic Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
• * 1 recipe Basic Crepes, recipe follows
• * 3 tablespoons butter
• * 1/2 small white onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• * 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
• * 1 quart milk
• * Pinch grated nutmeg
• * 1 bay leaf
• * 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano