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Cheesy Stuffed Manicotti with Flavorful Meat Sauce

Cheesy Stuffed Manicotti with Flavorful Meat Sauce Bliss

Cheesy Stuffed Manicotti with Flavorful Meat Sauce is a comforting Italian dish featuring creamy ricotta and hearty meat sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Manicotti Shells Choose prepackaged to save time.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Provides a rich flavor base.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Elevates sauce taste.
  • 1 medium Onion Offers sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Infuses aromatic warmth.
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Any jarred or homemade version works.
For the Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Acts as the creamy binder.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Adds gooey goodness.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Introduces nutty richness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds filling together.
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Essential herb for Italian flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Essential herb for Italian flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Basic seasoning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and cook for 6-7 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion; sauté for 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Spread half of the meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture and place them seam-side down in the dish. Top with remaining sauce.
  7. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Properly drain ricotta to prevent a watery filling. Taste the meat sauce before assembling.

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