Ingredients 🛒:

1 box (8 oz) manicotti shells

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage 🥩

1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

1 egg 🥚

3 cups marinara or pasta sauce 🍅

2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Fresh parsley or basil for garnish 🌿

Directions 👩‍🍳:

Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cook the Pasta: Boil manicotti shells until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Prepare the Filling: In a pan, cook ground beef with garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain. Mix with ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg in a large bowl.

Stuff the Shells: Fill each manicotti shell with the beef-cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.

Assemble the Dish: Spread 1 cup of marinara on the bottom of the dish. Place filled shells on top, then cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.

Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serve: Let rest a few minutes. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm!

Prep Time ⏱️: 20 minutes
Cook Time ⏱️: 35 minutes
Total Time ⏱️: 55 minutes
Servings 🍽️: 6
Calories 🔥: ~480 per serving. #pasta #pastatiktok #pastarecipe #manicotti