Recipe: Salmon Manicotti with Lemon-Dill Sauce

SALMON MANICOTTI WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE

FOR THE MANICOTTI:
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can salmon, pink
12 manicotti noodles, cooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked, drained
1/2 pound 1/2% fat cottage cheese (or ricotta)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dill, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Blend flour and milk till smooth, add seasonings and cook, stirring constantly, till it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

TO PREPARE THE MANICOTTI:
Drain salmon and mash. Combine cheese and egg. Stir in salmon and broccoli. Fill manicotti with mixture.

Cover the bottom of a shallow baking dish with a small amount of sauce. Arrange the manicotti over it. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Bumblebee