1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lg clove garlic, chopped
2 60z cans tomato paste
2 cups water
2 Tbl parsley
1 Tbl basil
1 1/2 tsp salt
Pepper
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
8 manicotti shells, uncooked
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
~Preheat oven to 350
~In large skillet brown meat, drain, return to pan
~Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 tsp salt and dash pepper to hamburger. Simmer uncovered approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
~Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 2/3 c Parmesan, eggs, fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and dash of pepper – set aside
~Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water
~Lightly grease a 12 x 7 x 2 dish
~Pour half of the meat mixture in the bottom of prepared pan
~Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture
~Place in pan
~Top with remaining sauce
~Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
~Bake for 30 – 35 minutes
