Beef Cheese Manicotti

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This recipe comes from the everyday italian show on the food network. very simple to make and very tasty. this is great to make for a crowd or just cut the recipe in half if you want less. this recipe uses a 13x9 pan but i had to use a 13x9 and also an 8x8.

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Steps

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Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.

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Add 1 tsp olive oil , onion and ground beef.

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Season with salt & pepper.

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Saut until the meat browns and the onion is translucent.

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Remove from the heat and cool.

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Brush 1 tsp oil over a large baking sheet.

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Cook the manicotti in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened but still very firm to the bite , about 4-6 minutes.

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Using a slotted spoon , transfer manicotti from the pot to the oiled baking sheet and cool.

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Meanwhile , combine the ricotta , 1 1 / 2 cups mozzarella , 1 / 2 cup parmesan and parsley.

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Add the garlic , salt and pepper to taste , mix.

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Stir the cooled meat mixture into the cheese mixture.

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Brush the remaining 2 tsp of oil over a 13 x 9 by 2 inch glass baking dish.

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Spoon 1 1 / 2 cups of the spaghetti sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish.

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Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture.

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Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the dish and spoon the remaining sauce.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, ground beef, salt & pepper, manicotti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic cloves, spaghetti sauce, butter