MANICOTTI FORMAGGIO (STUFFED PASTA)

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Delicious and simple plate. Great for holiday get togethers. So easy, even your children or grandchildren can join in for the preparation. A dish guaranteed to satisfy even the fussiest of them all.

Provided by Mamahotsauce

Categories     Manicotti

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (less shells for fewer guests) or 1 (16 ounce) box manicotti (less shells for fewer guests)
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 lb hamburger (depending on number of people eating) or 1 lb prosciutto (depending on number of people eating)
1 egg
1 pinch garlic salt
1/4 cup spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  • Add large shells and 1 tbsp of oil to the pot so the shells do not stick.
  • Mix ricotta choice of stuffing (prosciutto or hamburg) spinach, and egg in a large bowl. set aside for about 4 minutes.
  • Strain pasta, let cool for approximately 4 minutes so you don't burn yourself while stuffing.
  • Line a cooking sheet with alluminum foil.
  • Fill shells or manicotti with your cheese meat and spinach stuffing mix, about 2 tbsp per shell
  • Place stuffed shells on the cooking sheet, cover with alluminum foil, bake for 10 minutes.
  • Bring shells out of oven, cover each shell with warmed sauce, sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce.
  • Place shells back in the oven for the remaining time.
  • Enjoy with friends and/or family.

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