Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

strips thick-cut bacon, diced

garlic, minced

large leek (about 10 ounces), white and light green parts, thinly sliced

half-and-half

freshly grated Parmesan

crushed red pepper flakes

Juice of 1/2 lemon

cream cheese, at room temperature 

fresh parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

ricotta cheese (about 1 pound) 

diced rotisserie chicken

shredded Italian blend cheese 

crushed red pepper flakes

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

box manicotti

shredded Italian blend cheese