Melinda's Mexican Manicotti

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 8-oz. pkg. manicotti pasta shells, uncooked
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 c. water
• 16-oz. jar mild or hot picante sauce
• 8 oz. pkg. shredded Mexican cheese blend

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain.

While shells are cooking, brown beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Fill cooked shells with beef mixture using a small spoon. Arrange shells in a lightly greased 13”x9” baking pan. Spoon picante sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Serves 4.