INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (8ounce)package manicotti
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 8 ounces grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 3 slices bread, cubed
  • 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (26ounce)jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  • grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown ground beef & drain.
  2. Cook manicotti using package directions.
  3. Do not drain.Run cold water over it until water in pan is cold; leave manicotti in water until needed.
  4. Meanwhile, combine ground beef, egg, mozzarella, bread, milk, salt & pepper.Stuff each manicotti shell.Place in greased 13×9x2" baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over top, cover with foil & bake in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. (1 hour if made ahead & chilled.).
  5. Pass grated parmesan cheese when serving.