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Triple-Cheese Spinach Manicotti




Source of Recipe


kraftfoods.com


List of Ingredients




12 manicotti shells, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (8 oz. ) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 tsp. each dried basil and oregano leaves
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup DI GIORNO Shaved Parmesan Cheese


Recipe



HEAT oven to 350ºF.

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, 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.

DRAIN shells; fill 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. Pour water over shells; cover with foil.

BAKE 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 35 min. Top with Parmesan.

SERVES 6

---Kraft Kitchens Tips---
Make Ahead
Assemble manicotti as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake in 350ºF-oven 55 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min.