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Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Yields7 ServingsTotal Time1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients
 For the Sauce:
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 lb ground beef
 0.50 cup onion, chopped
 1 garlic cloves, minced
 28 oz diced tomatoes
 6 oz tomato paste
 2 tsp salt
 2 tsp brown sugar
 1 tsp fresh basil leaves
 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves
 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
 For the Filling:
 0.75 lb ground beef
 4 tbsp green onion, minced
 1 tsp salt
 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
 15 oz ricotta cheese
 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
 1 eggs, lightly beaten
 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
 8 oz Creamette® Manicotti
 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Directions
1

 Preheat oven to 350º F.

2

 Sauce: Heat oil in large skillet; cook ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain excess fat. Add tomatoes, paste, salt, brown sugar, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper. Simmer 45 minutes. 

3

 Filling: Cook ground beef, green onion, salt and pepper. Drain and cool. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, egg, parsley and cooled beef. 

4

 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Fill each tube with 1/4 cup filling.

5

 Pour 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; arrange stuffed pasta in a single layer.

6

 Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake covered 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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