Stuffed Manicotti
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SERVINGS: 7
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 1-1/4 hours Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- SPAGHETTI SAUCE:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup dry red wine or water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- MANICOTTI:
- 1-1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti, cooked and drained
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
In a saucepan, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover, simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until as thick as desired. Meanwhile, for manicotti, cook beef, onion and garlic in a skillet until the meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain; cool slightly. Squeeze spinach thoroughly to remove excess water; add to the skillet with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate 1-1/2 cups of the sauce (makes 4 cups)
for another recipe. Pour 1 cup of the remaining sauce into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Stuff manicotti with the meat mixture; arrange over the sauce. Pour another 1-1/2 cups of sauce on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 7 servings.