695315 stuffed manicotti

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1(8 oz.) pkg. manicotti
1(10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
½cupChopped onion
2tablespoonsInstant chicken bouillon
1largeClove garlic, minced
¼teaspoonThyme
2cupsRicotta cheese (or sm. curd
poundsGround beef
1Egg, beaten
½poundsMozzarella cheese, diced
3slicesMoist bread, torn into sm. pieces cottage cheese)
2Eggs, beaten
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
½teaspoonOregano
6ouncesFresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed
1(15 oz.) can tomato sauce Shredded Mozzarella cheese
½cupMilk
1largeClove garlic, minced
¼teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonOregano

Directions

ALTERNATE MEAT FILLING

Cook manicotti; drain. Mix onion, spinach, bouillon, garlic, thyme, Ricotta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano and ½ the mushrooms. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Arrange in greased 9x13 baking dish. Pour tomato sauce and remaining mushrooms over manicotti.

Sprinkle with oregano; cover with Mozzarella. Cover and cook at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. ALTERNATE FILLING Brown meat in skillet; drain. Mix with all other ingredients. Stuff manicotti with meat mixture. Proceed as in first recipe.

Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 03-03-95