Receta Stuffed Manicotti
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Saute/fry onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil till onion is soft and translucent/soft. In a medium sided skillet, stir in herbs, salt, tomato sauce, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 min. Keep warm.
- Boil manicotti, several at a time, according to package directions in a large amount of boiling salted water. Lift out carefully using a slotted spoon so as not to break them. Place in a pan of cool water till ready to fill.
- Shape grnd beef into a large pattie in a skillet. Brown five min on each side, then break up into small chunks. Allow to cold. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, optional walnuts or possibly pine nuts, 1 egg and half of the spinach.
- Combine ricotta with 1 egg, Parmesan cheese and remaining spinach in a medium sized bowl.
- Before filling, place each manicotti onto a paper towel and allow to drain well.
- Fill each manicotti with a mix consisting of half of the meat mix and half of the ricotta cheese mix using a long handled tsp..
- Spoon two c. of the warm tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish that has been brushed with extra virgin olive oil. Spread proportionately.
- Arrange filled manicotti in dish over sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over manicotti; cover with foil. Bake in a 350