String Cheese Manicotti

1 8-ounce box manicotti shells approximately 14 shells
1 pound ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 pieces string cheese
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Cook manicotti according to package directions.

3. Meanwhile, add ground beef and onion to a large skillet. Brown beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

4. Add marinara sauce, garlic powder and Italian seasoning to skillet. Stir together to combine.

5. Spread half of meat sauce onto the bottom of a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.

6. Stuff each manicotti shell with a piece of string cheese and arrange in a single layer in baking dish.

7. Top manicotti with remaining meat sauce.

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

9. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Serves 4-6.

Adapted from Melanie Makes.