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.

Sandra Williams
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The manicotti shells cooked evenly and the filling was simple to prepare. The results were delicious and I will definitely be making this again.


Lauretta Okafor
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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 perfectly and the filling is flavorful and satisfying.


Nompumelelo Dlamini
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti and I received several compliments on how delicious it was.


Ricardo Delslimo
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mary ann Navarro
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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 to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tessy Adebanji
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda McPherson
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The manicotti shells cooked evenly and the filling was simple to prepare. The results were delicious and I will definitely be making this again.


Ameera Ameera
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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 perfectly and the filling is flavorful and satisfying.


Menuka Bista
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti and I received several compliments on how delicious it was.


Raymond Ilumin
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Curtis Johnson
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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 to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maheen Malik
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sardar Jattak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The manicotti shells cooked evenly and the filling was simple to prepare. The results were delicious and I will definitely be making this again.


Deg Prince
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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 perfectly and the filling is flavorful and satisfying.


Mekwa Johannes
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti and I received several compliments on how delicious it was.


Jhapa Nepal
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Abdikarim
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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 to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Efrata
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This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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