EASY-TO-STUFF MANICOTTI

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Kids can help assemble these. The string cheese makes the filling deliciously gooey. Very kid-friendly and delicious for adults too. I got this from Quick Cooking magazine.

Provided by jaynine

Categories     Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I like Ragu roasted garlic)
14 pieces mozzarella string cheese
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce.
  • Spread half the meat sauce into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Drain manicotti; stuff each shell with a piece of string cheese.
  • Place over meat sauce; top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 913.9, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 42.7

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