Savory Meat Filled Manicotti Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Main Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces manicotti shells 1/4 teaspoon fennel 1/2 pound ground beef, lean -- * see note 1/2 pound ground pork 8 ounces mozzarella cheese -- shredded & divided 4 eggs -- slightly beaten 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs -- dry 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 teaspoon oregano 3/4 cup onion -- finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 14 ounces spaghetti sauce Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cool in single layer on foil. Heat oven to 350 F. In large skillet, brown meat; drain. Stir together meat, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Fill each cooled pasta tube with about 1/4 cup meat filling. Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place filled pasta in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. About 6 to 8 servings. *May substitute Italian sausage for ground beef and pork and omit fennel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -