Manicotti
 

Meat Sauce

2 LBS Ground Beef
1 clove Garlic - minced or granules
1 Onion - Chopped fine
1 TSP Oregano
1 TSP Basil
1/4 TSP Rosemary
Brown all above in a large pan

Add

2 Regular Crushed Tomatoes 
1 Large Tomato Paste
1 Regular Tomato Puree
Simmer over medium heat for two hours

Cheese Filling

1 LB Ricotta Cheese
1 LB Mozzarella Cheese - shredded
1/2 CUP Parmesan or Romano Cheese
2 Eggs - beaten
1/2 CUP Parsley - fresh chopped, if flakes, reduce to 1 TBL
Mix together - room temp cheese is easier

Shells

12 Manicotti shells, Prince or homemade - Cooked per recipe

Use a small spoon or icing piping bag to fill shells. Place shells so at least a light

coat of sauce is on all sides.  Bake at 400F for 25 minutes.

Top with Parmesan cheese (Option) and bake another 10 minutes

Cool 15 minutes before serving.

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