Manicotti And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion (garlic optional)
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1 lb. 12 oz. can tomato puree
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. oregano
3/4 tsp. basil
1 pt. Ricotta cheese
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 manicotti shells
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Brown beef, onion and pepper.
Add puree, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano and basil.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Combine Ricotta, 3/4 cup Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with egg.
Cook manicotti shells and fill with cheese mixture.
Place 1/2 of meat sauce in 9 x 13-inch pan.
Add filled shells.
Cover with remaining sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.