Manicotti A La Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 manicotti, cooked and drained
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
15 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
16 ounces borden cottage cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic. Stir in sauce, tomatoes and seasoning mix. Spoon about half of meat mixture into bottom of 11x7-inch baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar and egg; stuff into shells. Arrange in baking dish. Spoon remaining meat mixture over top.
Cover. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top during last 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.