From Family Cookbook:
1 lb. hamburger
1/2 pkg. manicotti noodles I use whole pkg. or two for mistakes with noodles. Also, at least 1 pkg. for this amount of hamburger.
1/4 to 1/2 c. cheese
Sauce:
1 can tomato sauce (TIP) I omit, and I use 2 cans Hunts Speghetti Sauce.
1 can diced tomatoes, I omit
1/2 tsp. garlice powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. oregano or to taste
1/2 tsp. basil or to taste
1/2 tsp. cumin or to taste
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or to taste
1/2 tsp. ginger or to taste
1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper or to taste
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1/4 tsp.garlic powder
Minced onion, or I used Onion Powder instead for Picky Eaters,enough to lightly coat the softened cream cheese still in block form.
1/4 c. cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Cook hambrger and drain. Meanwhile, cook manicooti noodles according to package directions. Drain and cut lengthwise witha fork. In a medium pan add 1 can tomato sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes, or I omit those, I add Speghetti Sauce,garlic powder,basil,oregano,cumin, nutmeg,salt and pepper. Heat until it begins to boil. Stirring occasionally. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray and add enough sauce to bottom to lightly cover. Combine filling ingredients and place a spoonful in each manicotti tube. Place in casserole dish. Combine remaining sauce with cooked hamburger and put over manicotti noodles. Top with cheese to desired amount. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.
