STUFFED SHELLS IN TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook Canneloni shells according to package directions; drain and set aside. Combine tomato sauce and 3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is heated. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside remaining sauce.
• 2. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Add spinach; cook, stirring often until the spinach is just tender. Remove spinach mixture, and set aside.
• 3. In a separate pan cook ground beef over medium heat until brown, stirring to crumble; drain. Discard drippings from skillet. Add spinach, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp. whipping cream, eggs, and oregano; mix well. Stuff cannelloni shells with ground beef mixture and place on tomato mixture in baking dish; Sprinkle each shell with fresh parsley and top with Mozzarella cheese dividing evenly over each shell. set aside.
• 4. Melt 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute and add 1 cup milk and whipping cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in pepper. Pour over cannelloni. Spoon remaining tomato mixture over cream sauce. Dot with 2 Tbsp. butter. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Yield 6 servings.