Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Name: Stuffed Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 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; 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 large eggs, lightly 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 part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
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
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 large eggs, lightly 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 part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 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 thickened.
2
Meanwhile, for manicotti, cook beef and onion in a skillet until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; cool slightly.
3
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)
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Pour 1 cup of the remaining sauce into a 13-in. x 9-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 cheese.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 green pepper, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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