Mexican manicotti
Mexican manicotti recipe in the pasta category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 manicotti shells
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 (8 ounce) can picante or taco sauce
- 8 ounces dairy sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
- 1/4 cup sliced, pitted ripe olives
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Recipe method:
- Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin. Mix well.
- Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture. Arrange in a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Combine water and picante sauce or taco sauce. Pour over manicotti shells.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees F for at least one hour until pasta is tender.
- Combine sour cream, scallion and olives. Spoon down the center of the casserole. Top with cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
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