Mexican Manicotti(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin.
Mix well. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture.
Arrange in a 10 x 6-inch baking dish. Combine water and picante or taco sauce; pour over shells. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 10 minutes, giving dish a half turn once. Using tongs, turn shells over.
Microwave, 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. Microwave, uncovered, on High 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Makes 4 servings.