Tuna and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I think this is a nice twist to the classic recipe. Ingredients:
8 manicotti |
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 eggs |
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon marjoram |
1 cup cooked peas, chopped broccoli, cauliflower or 1 cup carrot |
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 dash pepper |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1 cup shredded cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook Manicotti shells. Cook green pepper and onion in 2 Tablespoons butter until tender, set aside. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan and crushed marjoram. Add choice of cooked vegetables, tuna, green pepper and onion and mix well. Spoon into cooked manicotti shells. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer in a 12 x 7.5 x 2 dish.
2. In saucepan melt 3 Tablespoons of butter. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir til thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese, stirring to melt; pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan. Cover and bake in 350 oven 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through.
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