Ingredients

How to make it

  • Cook Manicotti noodles as directed on package
  • Drain and let noodles cool
  • Warm spaghetti sauce in saucepan
  • Fry beef and drain fat
  • Add onion to pan and simmer on med-high while stirring for 3 minutes
  • Add beef and onion to sauce
  • In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, spinach, egg, 2 cups of mozzarella, and parmesan cheese (optional- add feta and/or sausage for a different tasting manicotti)
  • Use hands to combine ingredients
  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Seperate noodles on aluminum foil
  • Split any noodles that didn't open up during cooking
  • Lay each noodle flat and add cheese mixture from bowl onto the end of each noodle
  • Now roll each noodle up so opening is on the bottom and cheese roll stays together
  • Line the bottom of a large baking dish with 1/2 of meat sauce
  • Place manicotti rolls in sauce
  • Cover with remaining sauce
  • Place aluminum foil over dish and place in pre-heated oven at 350 for 35 minutes
  • Spread remaining Mozzarella cheese on the top and bake uncovered for an additional 4 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly

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  • 22566 15 years ago
    Thank-you,a very good sounding recipe.

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