Katey's Kitchen

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