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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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a great simple manicotti recipe Ingredients:
1 (250 g) package manicotti |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1/2 cup green pepper, diced |
1 lb ricotta cheese |
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated |
2 eggs, slightly beaten |
1 lb ground beef |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce) |
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon basil, crushed |
Directions:
1. Cook half the shells in 4 l(q) of boiling salted water 6 mins until just flexible; carefully remove ith a slotted spoon; drain; repeat with remaining shells.
2. In a large fry pan, heat oil, saute onion and green pepper until tender; set aside.
3. Brown the ground beef in the same pan and add the vegetables back to the pan to combine; cool.
4. Add the ricotta, mozzarella, egg salt and pepper; mix until well combined.
5. Gently fill each shell and arrange in a 9x13 in baking dish; combine pasta sauce and seasoning.
6. Pour over filled manicotti; sprinkle with Parmesan.
7. Cover with foil and bake 350 for 30 mins, uncover and bake 10 more or until cheese is slightly browned.
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