Recipe

Bangin Manicotti Recipe

	Andria / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago A very cheesy and filling Italian dish that's so simple to make, a sure favorite! Prep:20m Cook:40m Servings:8	Andria
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Ingredients

4 cups of Mozzarella cheese

1 (16 oz +) container of Ricotta Cheese (I use more)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1 box Manicotti noodles

1 egg

I lb Beef

2 jars of Spaghetti Sauce

1 package of fresh or thawed chopped spinach

1 cup diced onion

1/2 cup of Feta cheese (optional)

1- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked Italian sausage (optional)

Directions

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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