Spinach Stuffed Manicotti |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I really enjoy this recipe. I have made it for company several times now. Its easy to put together. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti |
1 lb ground beef |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
pz jar pasta sauce |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook manicotti as package directs and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, brown meat and pour off the fat.
4. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
5. Stir in pasta sauce and oregano, salt and pepper.
6. Simmer 15 minutes.
7. In a bowl, combine 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs and Parmesan cheese.
8. Mix well.
9. Stuff into the Manicotti.
10. Line them up in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
11. Evenly spoon the sauce over the top.
12. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
13. Remove the cover and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
14. Bake 15 minutes longer.
15. Let stand 15 minutes.
16. Serve and enjoy.
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