Microwave Mexican Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. oregano, crushed
8 manicotti shells
1 (8 oz.) can picante sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped green onion
1/2 c. shredded Jack cheese
1 c. refried beans
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 c. water
8 oz. sour cream
1/4 c. sliced black olives

Preparation

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin; mix well.
Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture.
Arrange in a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.
Combine water and picante sauce; pour over manicotti shells.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Microcook in a countertop microwave oven on High for 10 minutes, giving dish a half turn once.
Using tongs, turn shells over.
Microcook, covered, on Medium for 17 to 19 minutes or until pasta is tender, giving dish a half turn once.
Combine sour cream, green onion and olives.
Spoon down center of casserole; top with cheese.
Microcook, uncovered, on High 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
Makes 4 servings.