Dont Cook The Pasta Manicotti Food

DON'T-COOK-THE-PASTA MANICOTTI

Steps:

• 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.

NO BOIL MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine Ricotta, 4 oz Mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 tsp sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with cheese mixture, from both ends. (Tip: I put mixture in a plastic bag and cut off a small corner to squeeze the mixture in the shells easily).
• Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a slightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion flakes, basil, rosemary, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper in a small or medium sauce pan and bring to just a boil.
• Pour sauce over manicotti covering completely.
• Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, crimping edges to seal tightly.
• Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.
• Remove foil, sprinkle generously with remaining mozzarella.
• Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.