Monday, November 30, 2015

Spinach Stuffed Manicotti

1 (8 oz) package Manicotti
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 oz) jar pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained.
2 eggs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Preheat oven to 350.  In large skillet, over medium heat, brown meat; pour off fat.

Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.  Stir in pasta sauce.

In medium bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs and Parmesan cheese.  Mix Well.  (I sprinkle in a little garlic salt too).

Fill pasta with cheese mixture.  (I use my Pampered Chef decorating tool).

Arrange in greased 13x9 baking dish.  Spoon sauce over pasta.  Cover and bake for 30 minutes.  Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese (I use a little more).  Bake 15 minutes longer.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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