Beef-Stuffed Manicotti

• manicotti↗1 package

  8 ounce

• extra lean ground beef↗1 lb
• egg↗1

  beaten

• grated part-skim mozzarella cheese8 ounces
• bread↗3 slices

  cubed

• 1% low-fat milk↗3⁄4 cup
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• meatless spaghetti sauce↗1 jar

  26 ounce

• grated parmesan cheese

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef & drain.

2. 2

   Cook manicotti using package directions.

3. 3

   Do not drain. Run cold water over it until water in pan is cold; leave manicotti in water until needed.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine ground beef, egg, mozzarella, bread, milk, salt & pepper. Stuff each manicotti shell. Place in greased 13x9x2" 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. 5

   Pass grated parmesan cheese when serving.