Delicious Meat and Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Delicious Meat and Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: manicotti; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups milk; ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb ground beef; 4 cups diced cooked chicken; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; spaghetti sauce; ¼ cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

manicotti
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef
4 cups diced cooked chicken
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
spaghetti sauce
¼ cup minced fresh parsley

1
Cook manicotti according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan.
3
Stir in the flour until smooth.
4
Gradually add milk.
5
Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6
Stir in parmesan Cheese until melted, set aside.
7
Drain manicotti, set aside.
8
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain.
9
Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce.
10
Stuff into manicotti shells.
11
Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce each in two greased 13-in.x9-in.x 2-in.
12
baking dishes.
13
Top with manicotti.
14
Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
15
Reheat the remaining white sauce, stirring constantly.
16
Pour over spaghetti sauce.
17
Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes Sprinkle with parsley.
18
ENJOY!

1234

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: manicotti, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 ½ cups milk, and more.

Yes, Delicious Meat and Spinach Manicotti falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Delicious Meat and Spinach Manicotti

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