Super bowl manicotti enchiladas

7 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
14Pieces manicotti; uncooked
1poundsExtra-lean ground beef
1mediumOnion; chopped
1Green bell pepper; ribs and seeds removed; diced
1can(4-oz) chopped green chilies; drained
¾cupNonfat sour cream
½teaspoonSalt
1Jar (16-oz) mild; medium or spicy picante sauce; heated
½cupShredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
¼cupSliced green onions or red onion

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute beef, onion and green pepper in a large skillet until browned: drain well. Stir in chilies, ½ cup of the sour cream and the salt. When pasta is done, drain well. Fill manicotti with beef mixture.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread ½ cup of the picante sauce over the bottom of a glass 9-by-13-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Place filled manicotti side by side on top of sauce.

Pour remaining sauce evenly over manicotti. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Garnish with remaining sour cream and sprinkle green onions on top. Serve immediately. Makes 7 servings.

WASHINGTON TIMES FOOD SECTION

JANUARY 24, 1996

Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .