Ingredients

• 16 manicotti shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 pounds (908g.) ground beef
• 6 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Cheese Stuffed Manicotti directions

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the manicotti and cook until al dente, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

• 2

  Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add ground beef and cook until it becomes brown, about 5 minutes; drain. Add onion, garlic, tomato sauce and basil. Cook and stir occasionally for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• 3

  Mix the 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs and parsley together in the mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper and fill into manicotti shells.

• 4

  Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).

• 5

  Spread half of the meat/tomato sauce at the bottom of greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Put shells on top of the sauce and cover with remaining sauce. Add the remaining parmesan cheese on the top and bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until cooked.