MANICOTTI FORMAGGIO (STUFFED PASTA)

Manicotti Formaggio (Stuffed Pasta) image

Provided by Mamahotsauce

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.