Sue Frances Gander'S Florentine Manicotti Recipe

Name: Sue Frances Gander'S Florentine Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained; 1 (16 oz.) carton cottage cheese; 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 12 large manicotti noodles, cooked and drained; 1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce; additional grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1 (16 oz.) carton cottage cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
12 large manicotti noodles, cooked and drained
1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
additional grated Parmesan cheese

1
Brown ground beef, drain.
2
Melt margarine in skillet.
3
Add onion and garlic.
4
Saute until tender.
5
Combine ground beef, onion mixture, cooked spinach, cheese, beaten eggs, lemon juice and seasonings in a bowl.
6
Mix well.
7
Spoon meat mixture into cooked manicotti shells.
8
Place shells in a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce on top.
9
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
11
Yields about 6 servings.

1932

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 Tbsp. margarine, 1/2 c. chopped onions, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sue Frances Gander'S Florentine Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sue Frances Gander'S Florentine Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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