Mole Rat Manicotti
VT-11
Mole Rat Manicotti
Experimental protein module • Baked, rich, high-output
Ingredients
Core
- Manicotti shells
- Ground beef or sausage
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Egg
- Marinara sauce
Seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
Prep Filling
- Mix meat, ricotta, egg, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stuff Shells
- Fill manicotti with mixture.
Assemble
- Spread sauce in baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed shells.
- Cover with more sauce and mozzarella.
Bake
- Cover with foil.
- Bake until bubbly and cooked through.
Overseer’s Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Freezes extremely well.
- Add spinach for nutrition boost.
Pairings
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
Timeline (≈ 75 min total)
- Prep: 25 min
- Bake: 45 min
- Rest: 5 min