SPECIAL MANICOTTI
This classic casserole is terrific to serve at more casual Christmas gatherings. It's so special because it features both a white and red sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. , Place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drain on paper towels; finely chop. Add to beef. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place manicotti over sauce., For white sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over manicotti. Top with remaining tomato sauce., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Tarikul ali
[email protected]This was the best manicotti I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Phurpu rn Rinjin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of manicotti, but this recipe was really good. The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Thisisasentence
[email protected]The manicotti was great, but the sauce was a little too spicy for my taste.
keren sela
[email protected]This manicotti recipe was absolutely delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.