Mexican Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 (650 ml) jar salsa, divided
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
8 soft taco-size flour tortillas (10 inch)
1 green onion, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Cook beef and onion in a large skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add water and seasoning mix; cook, stirring occasionally, until meixture is thickened.
Combine 3/4 cup mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and chiles in small bowl.
Spread 1 cup salsa onto bottom of 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Fill each tortilla evenly with beef mixture, and cheese mixture; roll up. Place in baking dish.
Top with remaining salsa and remaining mozzarella cheese; cover.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
To Freeze ahead:Prepare as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.