Manicotti Alla Romana

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Manicotti stuffed with meat, spinach and cheese, coated with tomato and white sauces. Delicious and a tricky way to get kids to eat spinach! This takes a little time but is a beautiful, special dish. Great with breadsticks!!

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Steps

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To prepare the filling: saute onions in oil over medium heat until soft.

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Add garlic , saute 1 minute.

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Remove from pan to a large bowl.

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Brown meat in same skillet.

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Season with salt and italian seasoning.

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Drain and cool.

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Cook spinach in microwave , covered , with a little water for 2-3 minutes.

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Drain well and add to the bowl with onions , along with the eggs , cottage cheese and meat.

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Mix well.

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To prepare the white sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.

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Whisk in the flour and bouillon granules till lumps are gone.

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Slowly add the half and half.

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Bring to a simmer , stirring constantly until thickened.

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Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

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Cook manicotti shells in boiling salted water for half the time indicated on package drain and cover with a damp towel to prevent shells from drying and cracking.

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Spread 1 / 2 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 10x14 baking dish.

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Gently stuff the manicotti with meat mixture , placing in baking dish.

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Keep the mani.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, ground beef, ground pork, salt, italian seasoning, frozen chopped spinach, cottage cheese, eggs, butter, flour, chicken bouillon granules, half-and-half, fresh parsley, manicotti, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, romano cheese