Stuffed Manicotti
Stuffed Manicotti is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines cheesy goodness with flavorful meat and rich marinara sauce, making it perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 pieces manicotti shells
- 2 cups marinara sauce Divided - 1 cup for the meat mixture and 1 cup for topping
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Divided - 1/2 cup mixed into filling and remainder for topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage with the onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add 1 cup of marinara sauce to the meat mixture and stir until combined.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
Baking
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed manicotti in the dish and top with the remaining marinara sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the manicotti shells; they should be al dente. You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it. Consider adding spinach or mushrooms to the ricotta mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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