Manicotti Stuffed With Eggplant And Beef | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound dried manicotti or cannelloni shells
• 4 cups your favorite red pasta sauce, plus more for serving if desired
• 1/2 pound sliced mozzarella cheese