Sloppy Joe Manicotti

Aired on: November 13, 2008

Rach fills manicotti shells with Sloppy Joe filling.

Ingredients

1 12-piece package manicotti shells
1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 pound ground beef
1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Yields: 4 servings

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat EVOO over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce, the brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Drizzle a 9x13" casserole dish with 1/4 cup of the remaining tomato sauce. Stuff each manicotti shell with 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and place them side by side in the casserole dish.