Manicotti

Name: Manicotti
Ingredients: 1 pkg. manicotti noodles; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 6 oz. can tomato paste; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 24 oz. can whole tomatoes; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 1 tsp. basil; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 carton Ricotta cheese; 1 egg

14 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. manicotti noodles
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
6 oz. can tomato paste
8 oz. can tomato sauce
24 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 carton Ricotta cheese
1 egg

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Cook noodles as directed.
3

Brown beef in skillet.
4

Separate browned beef in half.
5

Add to beef in skillet tomato paste, sauce, whole tomatoes (quartered), garlic, parsley, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and oregano.
6

Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour.
7

Combine Ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and remaining beef in separate bowl.
8

Pour 1/2 of sauce mixture in bottom of 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
9

Stuff manicotti noodles with cheese mixture.
10

Place in baking dish.
11

Pour remaining sauce over stuffed noodles.
12

Add 1 cup Mozzarella cheese on top.
13

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
14

Serves 4 to 6.