| Manicotti Florentine
1/2 c. chopped onion 1 tbsp. butter 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained 1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1 tbsp. lemon juice Dash of pepper 12 (5 1/2 oz.) lg. manicotti noodles, cooked, drained 1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb. Ricotta or cottage cheese 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. salt |
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Sauté onion and garlic in butter until tender. Combine sautéed vegetables, spinach, cheeses, eggs, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mix well. Fill noodles with spinach mixture; place in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350ºF. for 40 minutes. Heat sauce; pour over noodles. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. 6 servings. |