Recipe

Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mountainmama / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago This is an Oldie but a Goodie. The sweet sauce with basil pairs well with the rich cheese filling. Prep:55m Cook:30m Servings:4	Mountainmam
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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 cups water

2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste

1 medium onion, chopped

6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

3 cups ricotta cheese

1-1/4 cups grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, divided

2 eggs, lightly beaten

8 large manicotti shells, cooked and drained

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, onion, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, garlic, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine the ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup Romano cheese, eggs and remaining parsley, salt and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells.

Pour half of the meat sauce into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce. Top with sauce; sprinkle with remaining Romano cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

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