DON'T-COOK-THE-PASTA MANICOTTI

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Make and share this Don't-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomato juice, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

Steps:

In large skillet, brown meat with and garlic.
Drain well.
Stir in 2 c tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings.
Simmer while preparing filling.
In large bowl, combine 2 c mozzarell cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs and grated cheese.
Mix well.
Stuff dry pasta shells with cheese mixture.
Arrange in a greased 9x13" baking dish.
Spoon meat sauce evenly over shells.
Pour remaining tomato juice on top.
Cover with foil.
Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Remove from oven.
Remove foil and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 153.4, Sodium 1281.1, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 38.6