Source:

Teresa

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 8 manicotti shells
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup (225 ml) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (225 ml) shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
• 1 15-1/2 oz (434 grm). jar spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). whole oregano
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

• Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain.
• Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.
• Saute ground beef and garlic, stirring to crumble beef, until beef is no longer pink; drain off pan drippings.
• Add ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and mayonnaise to skillet; stir well.
• Stuff manicotti shells with meat mixture; arrange shells in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• Combine spaghetti sauce and oregano; pour over manicotti.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 10 additional minutes.

Comments

Adapted from a recipe in the January '79 issue of "Southern Living".