""This rich meat, spinach and cheese filled manicotti dish is covered with white and red sauces. I offer this on the catering menu at my catering company and it is the most popular for casual dinner parties. It's a bit of work but well worth the effort."..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 pound ground beef
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salt to taste
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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1 (12 ounce) package manicotti shells
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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2 eggs, beaten
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3 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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2 cups half-and-half
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese