Baked Beef & Cheese Manicotti

 

Ingredients 🛒

1 box manicotti pasta 🍝

1 lb ground beef 🥩

1 small onion, diced 🧅

2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

1 cup ricotta cheese 🥛

1 cup shredded mozzarella 🧀

½ cup grated Parmesan 🧀

1 egg 🥚

2 cups marinara sauce 🍅

1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta: Boil manicotti until al dente, drain, and let cool. 🍝❄️

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling: Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat. Mix in ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 🍳🧀

3️⃣ Stuff the Pasta: Fill each manicotti shell with the beef-cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag. 🤲🛍️

4️⃣ Assemble: Spread 1 cup marinara in a baking dish. Place stuffed manicotti on top. Cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella. 🍅🧀

5️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly. 🔥⏳

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy! 🌿😋

Let me know if you want a sugar-free or low-carb version! 🚀