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Manicotti

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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 1 tsp
  • salt - 1 tsp
  • chopped onion - 2 Tbsp
  • soft bread crumbs - 1/4 c
  • can tomato sauce - 1 oz
  • chopped green pepper - 2 Tbsp
  • dash of pepper - 1 item
  • clove garlic - 1 item
  • ground beef - 1/2 lb
  • olive oil - 6 Tbsp
  • chopped parsley - 2 Tbsp
  • medium onion, minced - 1 item
  • cans tomatoes - 2 oz
  • Mozzarella cheese, grated - 1/4 lb
  • crumbled basil - 1/2 tsp
  • sauce - 2 Tbsp
  • Add garlic, onion and parsley; saute several minutes, stirring a few times, until garlic is golden
  • pork sausage, casing removed - 1/4 lb

How to make manicotti:

Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add garlic, onion and parsley; saute several minutes, stirring a few times, until garlic is golden. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. While sauce is simmering, prepare meat filling.Meat Filling:2 Tbsp. oil2 Tbsp. chopped onion2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper1/4 lb. pork sausage, casing removed1/2 lb. ground beef2 Tbsp. sauce1/4 c. soft bread crumbs1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated1/2 tsp. chopped parsley1/2 tsp. salt dash of pepper Crumble meats and brown lightly in hot oil with onion and green pepper. Drain off excess fat and cool mixture. When cooled, combine with remainder of ingredients. If too dry, add a little sauce. Fill slightly cooked manicotti shells.

Pour a little hot sauce in bottom of baking dish and arrange filled manicotti in a single layer side by side. Add hot sauce to completely cover shells.

Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven (400°) and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with grated cheese. Allow an additional 5 to 10 minutes in the oven.

Recipe categories: Pasta, Beef, Manicotti.

Rating:
Manicotti
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Average rating: 4 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT2H
Total Time: PT2H


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