Mole Rat Manicotti

VT-?? Mole Rat Manicotti
Experimental protein module • Baked, rich, high-output
RADS -- Unscored
6 servings Prep: 25 min Total: 1 hr 15 min
pasta baked comfort italian experimental
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Ingredients

  • Manicotti shells
  • Ground beef or sausage
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Egg
  • Marinara sauce
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix meat, ricotta, egg, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Fill manicotti with mixture.
  3. Spread sauce in baking dish.
  4. Arrange stuffed shells.
  5. Cover with more sauce and mozzarella.
  6. Cover with foil.
  7. Bake until bubbly and cooked through.

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