Don't-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti

Name: Don't-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups tomato juice, divided; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

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Ready In:: 1hr 35mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomato juice, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

directions

In large skillet, brown meat with and garlic.
Drain well.
Stir in 2 c tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings.
Simmer while preparing filling.
In large bowl, combine 2 c mozzarell cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs and grated cheese.
Mix well.
Stuff dry pasta shells with cheese mixture.
Arrange in a greased 9x13" baking dish.
Spoon meat sauce evenly over shells.
Pour remaining tomato juice on top.
Cover with foil.
Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Remove from oven.
Remove foil and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

I also use Italian sausage and like the other reviews I too love-love-love this recipe.I'm always asked for the recipe whenever I serve this to guests.I reply with #178905 on the zaar. thanx for a wonderful recipe!!!!

regina rose
My husband and I love this recipe. Anytime I ask him what he would like for supper, he asks for manicotti! I usually use Italian sausage and whole wheat manicotti noodles. It freezes well which is a good thing when you are cooking for two!!

quiltingstitch
I love this recipe. I make this all the time for bigger gatherings and I double the recipe. I also use italian sausage rather then ground beef. I made enough this weekend that I'll have lunch leftovers. YEA! It was a hit, everyone asked for the recipe.

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