Reviewed: May 1, 2013

Very good recipe. I did add garlic powder and season salt to the meat mixture. And 1/2 a small onion finely diced and sautéed with the ground beef. Also didn't use egg whites. One side note. Before you put into the oven cover with foil or the manicotti will dry out on the edges. Uncover the last 15 minutes to let cheese brown. Filling would also be great in lasagna.

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bookgirl010106

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2013

This was a great recipe. The mixture is alot so I suggest that you make two dishes of it and freeze one for a later date. I would also recommend adding an extra cup of sauce for moisture. All in all it was very good and everyone enjoyed dinner tonight.

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Marjorie

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2012

I added more spices, Italian seasoning, garlic to meat while cooking, froze half without sauce

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Amy

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2012

I used this filling for jumbo shells and thought it was fabulous! Instead of 2 egg whites I used 1 egg and added garlic salt. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. I followed previous reviewers suggestions to smash the hamburger very fine and not to leave large chunks. I would strongly recommend this recipe.

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HOLLYHOLLY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hesperia, California, USA

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2012

almost the best italian dish we've had. and we.ve ate plenty. added some onion and garlic and pepper flacks to the meat. excellent

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jwsykes

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2012

Made this last night, it came out very yummy. I subbed ricotta for cottage cheese because thats what i had on hand. Overall i enjoyed the dish. i seasoned the meat with garlic, basil salt and pepper, didnt have any oregano. next time i think i will add some chopped onion when i cook the meat for additional flavor. it was easy to make, just took a while in the oven. nice dish if you're having a few people over, i got 13 shells out of it. thanks!

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sparrow

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2012

Fun to make. Takes a while. Aboslute HIT in the house! Definitly try this.

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ACOTERILLO

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

Made with homemade noodles from this site and america's test kitchen manicotti sauce. Thanks!

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CookingInSeattle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

Not bad, but not spectacular either.

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SPRYTE112

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milton, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2012

Great recipe... However, a little too heavy, so I customized - I used turkey and low fat ricotta and mozzarella. Served with a light side salad, and turned out great!

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