Easy to Stuff Manicotti

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Step 1: Over medium heat, brown meat with onion and garlic until browned (add spices to your preference, I add Montreal steak seasoning, pepper, Italian seasoning, etc).

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   Once browned, drain grease if necessary.

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   Step 2: Boil water for manicotti.

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   Step 3: Add the jar of marinara sauce to meat (add tomato sauce as well, if needed) and let simmer on low while your noodles cook.

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   Step 4: Cook manicotti according to package directions for 6 minutes- you want it to be very al dente so it doesnt fall apart as you stuff it.

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   Step 5: Place half of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

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   Step 6: Stuff each manicotti shell with a piece of string cheese and place it in pan on top of meat sauce in the pan.

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   Step 7: Cover the shells with remaining meat sauce and shredded mozzarella.

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    Bake for 35-40 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.