Stuffed Manicotti

Stuffed Manicotti

14 manicotti tubes

14 sticks mozzarella cheese (string cheese)

1 lb hamburger

1/2 C shredded parmesan cheese

4 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

28 oz Italian tomatoes

8 oz tomato sauce

Saute olive oil, onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Keep sauce warm. Brown hamburger and add to marinara sauce. In the meantime, cook manicotti tubes in pot of boiling water for six minutes. Grease 11X7 baking dish. Drain pasta well, then rinse under cold water and drain again. Insert a mozzarella stick into each tube. Arrange the filled pasta in the prepared baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over top. Sprinkle with half the parmesan cheese. Baked for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with remaining parmesan.