one8 ounce boxManicottishould be 12 manicotti total
Manicotti Filling
2cupsricotta cheese
2largeEggs
1/2cupParmesan Cheese
2teaspoonsparsley flakes
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoondried basil
Meat Sauce
1poundlean ground beef
1/2cupchopped onion
1tablespoonminced garlic
one16 ounce jarFour Cheese Pasta Sauce
Topping
1cupShredded Mozzarella Cheese
Minced Fresh Parsleyif desired
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Get out a 9x13 pan and set aside.
Filling
Combine the filling ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Stir together until they are thoroughly combined.
Four Cheese Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, fry the ground beef and onions together until the onions are soft and the ground beef is cooked fully. Drain the ground beef. Add in the garlic, sauté for two minutes until fragrant. Drain the grease if desired, leaving a small amount for flavor.
Stir in the pasta sauce and remove the pan from the stove.
Assemble
Soak the manicotti in boiling water for 5-6 minutes, then drain and set on a plate to cool slightly. Stuff the cooled manicotti with the prepared filling.
Arrange the manicotti on top of the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over top. Cover the pan with aluminun foil tighyly.
Place in the oven and bake until the meat sauce is bubbling. Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese on top in an even layer. Return to the oven and bake again until the cheese is melted and bubbling
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.
Notes
There should be around 12 manicotti pasta in the 8 ounce box