Mexican Manicotti
- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef3/4 cup water1 package (1.25-oz.)ORTEGA Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular1 3/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided3/4 cup ricotta1 (24-oz jar)ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium), divided1 can (7-oz.)ORTEGA Whole Green Chiles, halved10 (8-inch) soft taco-size tortillas1 chopped green onions (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
COOK beef in large skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add water and seasoning mix; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened.
COMBINE 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese and ricotta cheese in small bowl. Spread 1 cup salsa onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
FILL each tortilla evenly with beef mixture, cheese mixture and 1 green chile half; roll up. Place in baking dish. Top with remaining salsa and remaining Monterey Jack cheese; cover.
BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through.
Optional: Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COACHINTX.
COOK beef in large skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add water and seasoning mix; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened.
COMBINE 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese and ricotta cheese in small bowl. Spread 1 cup salsa onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
FILL each tortilla evenly with beef mixture, cheese mixture and 1 green chile half; roll up. Place in baking dish. Top with remaining salsa and remaining Monterey Jack cheese; cover.
BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through.
Optional: Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COACHINTX.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 207.1
- Total Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 49.3 mg
- Sodium: 609.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 17.6 g
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