CANNELLONI MAGNIFIQUE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, cooked and drained
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded natural low moisture part-skim Mozzarella cheese
1/3 c. (1 1/2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 lg. manicotti noodles, cooked and drained (5 oz.)
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Brown meat; drain. Add spinach, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and seasonings; mix well. Fill noodles with meat mixture. Place in 13 1/2 x 8 3/4 inch baking dish. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion, and seasonings. Simmer 10 minutes. Pour over noodles. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Top with remaining Mozzarella cheese; continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

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