Beef-Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) 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 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions

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.