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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is one of the best manicotti I have had. *Update* for once a month cooking this is perfect. Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef |
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste |
2 cups water |
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs |
1 onion, chopped |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon oregano leaves |
1 tablespoon parsley |
1/2 teaspoon basil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
manicotti, noodles |
Directions:
1. Combine the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with water, brown sugar, oregano, basil and garlic in a large sauce pan.
2. Cover and cook slowly for an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add 1 cup mozzarella cheese into the sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to the sauce.
3. Meanwhile brown beef and onion in a frying pan, separating meat into chunks. Drain and add 1 cup of mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Cook the manicotti for about 4 minutes in hot water; drain.
5. Place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch pan and spread evenly.
6. Fill manicotti with beef mixture and place on top of the sauce in the pan in 1 even layer.
7. Add any leftover beef to the sauce mixture.
8. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
11. *Update*.
12. Leftovers may be frozen in airtight bags then reheated in boiling water or microwave after fully thawing.
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