Monday, November 13, 2006

Florentine Manicotti


You will need:

1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach,cooked, well drained
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 manicotti shells, cooked
1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce


Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Cook and stir onion and garlic in butter in small skillet on medium heat until tender. Place in medium bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, juice and seasonings; mix until well blended.

STUFF evenly into manicotti shells. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.

BAKE 40 min. or until heated through. Meanwhile, heat sauce on the stovetop or in microwave. Serve over manicotti.

KITCHENS TIPS

Size It Up Enjoy your favorite foods on occasion, but keep portion size in mind. This recipe makes enough to serve 6.

Great Substitute:
Substitute frozen chopped broccoli for the spinach.

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