MANICOTTI 
1 lb. ground beef
1 32 oz. jar Ragu spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
salt
1 (15 oz.) Ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 pkg (8 oz.) Manicotti shells

Crumble ground beef; cook and drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, water and 1 Tbsp. salt. In another bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, Parmesan, eggs, pepper, 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stuff uncooked manicotti with cheese filling. In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, pour 1/2 of meat sauce, arrange manicotti in single layer. Add remainder of meat sauce to cover. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella. Cover and cook 1 and 1/2 hours at 325°F. (Check at 1 hour.)

 

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