Meaty Manicotti
Lucy Leuschpage 15
Ingredients
- 1/2 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1/3 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Romano Cheese
- 1 Egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 Cup Onion, chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Slice Bread, diced
- 1 Jar Ragu Sauce, 15 1/2 Ounces
- 1/2 Pound Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 Pound Manicotti, cooked as directed
Instructions
Brown the meat, onion and garlic together. When the meat is browned, drain off the excess fat. Stir in the salt, oregano, bread and parsley. Add 1/4 cup of the Ragu sauce and 1/4 cup of the Romano cheese. Mix well. Cool slightly. Mix the mozzarella cheese with the egg and add to the meat mixture. Mix well. Fill the manicotti and set aside. Spread 1 cup of the Ragu sauce in the bottom of 12 by 7 ovenproof dish. Arrange the manicotti in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining Romano cheese over the top and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.