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Stuffed Manicotti

Savory Stuffed Manicotti for Cozy Family Dinners

Delicious Stuffed Manicotti filled with creamy cheese and savory meat sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 count Manicotti Shells Use store-bought or gluten-free shells
For the Cheese Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Can be substituted with mascarpone or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 1 count Egg Acts as a binder, omit for dairy-free options
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 count Onion Diced, shallots can be used for milder flavor
  • 2 count Garlic Cloves Minced, both fresh and powdered work
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Can use tomato passata for smoother texture
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Seasoning essential
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Seasoning essential

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the manicotti shells in a large pot of salted water until slightly under al dente, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and cool on a kitchen towel.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and beaten egg. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread meat sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer. Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10-15 minutes to brown the cheese.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Stuffed Manicotti can be easily adapted for vegetarian or gluten-free diets. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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