Ingredients
- 12 manicotti shells (cooked)
- 8 bacon slices (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1 package (8 ounce) neufchatel Cheese, softened
- 1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach (thawed, squeezed dry)
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided, 2 cups for the top)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 jar (24 ounce) spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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Step 2: Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min or until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 2 min. Add ground beef; cook and stir 6 to 7 min. or until no longer pink. Stir in bacon, neufchatel, spinach, mozzarella and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3: Carefully fill the cooked manicotti shells with meat mixture. Pour 1 cup sauce into bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with shells. Add water to spaghetti sauce jar. Cover with lid and shake jar, then pour over shells. Top with Parmesan and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil.
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Step 4: Bake 45 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 30 minutes.
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Step 5: Allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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