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Inside-Out Manicotti 4 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb Italian sausage 1 (1 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (1 ounce) can tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 ounces dry ziti pasta 1. Cook pasta according to directions; drain. 2. In a large skillet, brown together ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic; drain. 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, fennel seed and salt. 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to moderately low. 5. Simmer, covered, for 20 mins. 6. In a medium bowl, blend together ricotta, mozzarella, egg, black pepper and nutmeg. 7. Cover the bottom of a 2-1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 cup of the meat sauce. 8. Layer with half of the ziti, half of the cheese mixture, 2 more cups of the meat sauce and remaining ziti. 9. Top with remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce. 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. |
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