Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti

[UKGuy]

Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti

 

1 ( 8 ounce ) pkg. Italian Style Manicotti Shells

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 egg, beaten

1 (8 ounce) pkg. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese

3 slices bread, torn into small pieces

3/4 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Grated Parmesan Cheese

 

*Tangy Tomato Sauce Recipe

 

Cook manicotti by pkg. directions. Do not drain.

Run cold water over cooked manicotti until water

in pan is cold; then drain.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef,

egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, bread, milk

and black pepper.

Divide the mixture to fill each shell.

Place in a greased 13x9x2-inch aluminum baking pan,

or 2 ( 8-inch ) square baking pans.

Prepare the Tangy Tomato Sauce; pour sauce over

the shells.

Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 350 degree

oven for 50 minutes.

Sprinkle with desired amount of Parmesan Cheese.

Serves 7.

 

 

*Tangy Tomato Sauce:

 

2 ( 15 ounce ) cans tomato sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons dried, parsley flakes

1 1/2 tablespoons instant minced onion

1 teaspoon dried, crushed oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed basil

2 cloves minced garlic

 

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan;

simmer 15 minutes.

 

Note: You may need to prepare a batch and a half

of the sauce. I always do!

[Kygal]

i make my manicotti very differently.

 

fry finely chopped green and red peppers, onions, grated carrots, and finely chopped mushrooms.

 

spice with garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar to taste.

 

mix with dry cottage cheese, grated cheddar cheese, and either feta or parmasan cheese, heck add both if you really want. heh heh stuff it into the manicotti noodles, and place in a pan. pour your favorite tomato sauce over the manicotti sprinkle grated cheddar over it, and bake. shouldnt take more than 15 minutes to warm through, and melt the cheese.