Spinach Stuffed Manicotti

Submitted by Jill L. "Margaritta Lover"

"I really enjoy this recipe. I have made it for company several times now. Its easy to put together."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

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.