Manicotti Gratinati — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 2 Tbl Olive oil
• 1 lb. Ground Italian sausage
• 2 Tbl White wine
• 2 Tbl Unsalted butter
• ¾ cup Onion, diced
• 1 Tbl House Herb Blend (recipe on page xxx)
• 1 Tbl Minced garlic
• ½ cup Celery, diced
• ½ cup Carrot, diced
• 1 Tbl Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (10 oz.) Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1 ½ cups Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 ½ cup Chicken stock
• 1 recipe Veloute Sauce (recipe follows)
• ¾ cup Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
• ¾ cup Heavy cream, warmed
• 2 Tbl Sherry
• 1 recipe Crepes (see recipe)