STUFFED MANICOTTI

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This recipe is so special I serve it to company. It is so easy to make too.-Cookie Curci-Wright, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

SPAGHETTI SAUCE:
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
MANICOTTI:
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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , 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), for another recipe. , 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. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Sadiya Sheikh
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Karen Mann
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimmy Sande
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovely Miley
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Baliqees Mopelola Bello
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I love this recipe! The manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I've tried several different fillings and they've all been great.


Mugisha Ronald
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This was my first time making manicotti and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


istpilled
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kuse Saviour
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Skipi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Dolores
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I love this recipe! The manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I've tried several different fillings and they've all been great.


Grace Mogan
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This was my first time making manicotti and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Amiah Bishop
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The filling is so flavorful and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Malik ramzan Murtaza khalung
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This dish was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The manicotti shells were cooked to perfection and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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