Stuffed Manicotti (Medium; $9)

Freezer Club: Thaw completely in oven all day, set temp to 350 and bake about 40 min. or until bubbly. Serve with garlic toast and salad.

Ingredients:
14 uncooked manicotti shells
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
1 lb lean beef
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 medium onion
3/4 C milk
3/4 C Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
4 C. marinara sauce
2 C. shredded Mozzarella cheese (for top)

Instructions
In large skillet, brown ground beef, sausage, and onion, stirring to break up the meat. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs; mix in milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Add cooked spinach and meat mixture. Stuff each UNCOOKED shells (so much easier!) with about 1/4 c meat mixture. Spread 1 C. marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9x13"dish. Place the filled manicotti shells in dish. Spoon remaining3 cups marinara sauce over filled manicotti. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce. Place baking dish in cold oven. Set temp to 350. Bake about 40 min. Serve immediately. (Freeze extra filling and use it later...there's a lot of left-over filling!)