Beefy Chili Manicotti

Name: Beefy Chili Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 manicotti shells; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained; 1/2 cup shredded American cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

In Fall River Mills, California, Mary Vega jazzes up a can of beef chili to create a sauce for cheese-filled manicotti. "I first made this zesty dish when I got married," she explains. "It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it's really fast and easy.

Ingredients

4 manicotti shells
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained
1/2 cup shredded American cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Directions

Cook manicotti shells in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the chili. Pour half of the chili mixture into a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup American cheese and chilies. Spoon into manicotti shells. Place over chili mixture. Top with remaining chili mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.