Name: Manicotti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box (12) manicotti noodles; 2 lb ground chuck; 3/4 cup filler; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 2 tsp grated onion; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp tomato sauce; 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 jar (32 oz.) zesty spaghetti sauce; Parmesan cheese

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Manicotti

Courses: Meats & Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 30 mins

Cooking Temp: 300 F Servings: 6

Instructions

Mix 1 pound meat with other ingredients except noodles and spaghetti sauce. Meanwhile, heat large kettle of water. Drop noodles into boiling water very carefully. Turn down heat and allow to simmer 10-12 minutes. Remove noodles very carefully to large plate. Using teaspoon, fill each noodle very carefully, trying not to split as they are filled. Lay in baking pan, leaving a little space between each one. Also be suer you have spread a little sauce on bottom of pan first. Brown 1 pound ground chuck and mix with sauce. Spread balance of sauce over top. Top with reserved mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes. Serve hot.