Beef Stuffed Manicotti

Name: Beef Stuffed Manicotti
Ingredients: 4 uncooked manicotti shells; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 uncooked manicotti shells
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

1

Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cheese; stir until melted.
2

Stuff half meat mixture into manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon remaining meat mixture over shells.
3

Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.