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In a Large bowl mix 1lb Ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, 1/4 Cup onion finely chopped and sauteed, 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated, 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese until well blended.
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Blend flour with evaporated milk and add to spinach cheese mixture.
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Mix thoroughly.
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Mix in nutmeg and pepper.
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Set aside.
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In large pot (dutch oven) brown meats.
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Line a colander with papertowel and transfer meat to drain fat.
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Saute mushrooms and onions in a little olive oil.
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Add rest of ingredients including meat plus 1 cup of water and simmer 1 hour.
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Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
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Put a generousl ladle of sauce in bottom of pan.
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Cover with a thin layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
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Arrange 3 noodles on top.
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Spread 1/2 spinach cheese mixture over noodles.
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Arrange 3 noodles on top.
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Cover with a layer of sauce and a light covering of Mozzarella cheese.
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Cover with 3 noodles.
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Spread rest of spinach cheese mixture over noodles.
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Cover with 3 noodles.
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Finish with a layer of meat sauce.
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Cover with foil and bake 45 minIn 350F oven.
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Remove foil and cover top with rest of cheese.
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Return to oven for 15 - 20 min till golden.
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Let stand on counter 10 min before cutting.