Name: Easy Cheesy Ricotta And Beef Manicotti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Ingredients: 1 Box Manicotti Shells 14; 20 oz Ricotta Chees; 2 C Shredded Asiago Cheese; 1/2 C Cooked Chopped Spinach; 1/2 C Parsley Chopped; 1 Egg; Salt & Pepper; 1 Jar of your favorite red sauce; 1 1lb ground beef

Easy Cheesy Ricotta And Beef Manicotti

Author: Divine Appetit Cooking Method:Stovetop Oven Cuisine:Italian Courses:Dinner

:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 50 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servings Best Season:Summer

Description

ink your teeth into a plate of pure comfort with this Stuffed Manicotti recipe — a cheesy, savory pasta so delightfully gooey it practically melts in your mouth! Easy enough for a busy weeknight, elegant enough for the weekend, it’s the homey Italian dish that always delivers satisfaction in every bite. Try it once, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for anything less

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl prepare filling, drain Ricotta, mix with 1/2 the Asiago, all of the spinach, parsley, and egg. After combined, add salt and pepper to your taste
Cook ground beef in a skillet, then add sauce to warm through, set aside.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit

Cook shells 4 to 5 minutes, drain, rinse and put on oiled cooking sheet. While pasta is cooking, place filling inside a baggy, then cut corner for piping.
Coat the bottom a a 9X13″ baking dish with a thin layer of sauce. Pipe filling into shells and arrange them into a single layer. Cover with Sauce and remaining Asiago cheese. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

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