Manicotti Formaggio (Stuffed Pasta)

Submitted by Mamahotsauce

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (less shells for fewer guests) or (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

directions

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