Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 c. water or 3/4 c. water and 1/4 c. wine
  • 1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. manicotti

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown meat in a 2-quart casserole.
  2. 2
    Drain off fat.
  3. 3
    Stir in sauce.
  4. 4
    Cover with Saran Wrap and microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes.
  5. 5
    Combine Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, eggs and 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella.
  6. 6
    Stuff manicotti with cheese filling.
  7. 7
    In a 13 x 2-inch baking dish (sprayed with Pam), arrange manicotti in single layer. Add meat sauce to completely cover.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle remaining Mozzarella on top.
  9. 9
    Cover dish with Saran Wrap and cook on Medium-high for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn during cooking.
  10. 10
    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  11. 11
    Makes 7 servings.
  12. 12
    Can bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes.

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