Don'T-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb lean ground beef
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    4 cups tomato juice, divided
    1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    1 teaspoon sugar
    2 teaspoons oregano
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
    2 eggs, slightly beaten
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
    1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
Preparation
    In large skillet, brown meat with and garlic.
    Drain well.
    Stir in 2 c tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings.
    Simmer while preparing filling.
    In large bowl, combine 2 c mozzarell cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs and grated cheese.
    Mix well.
    Stuff dry pasta shells with cheese mixture.
    Arrange in a greased 9x13\" baking dish.
    Spoon meat sauce evenly over shells.
    Pour remaining tomato juice on top.
    Cover with foil.
    Place pan on a baking sheet.
    Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
    Remove from oven.
    Remove foil and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
    Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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