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Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti (Cannelloni)

This easy no-boil baked manicotti pasta dish, known as Cannelloni is stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella and lean ground beef, then covered in sauce and cheese. Perfect for the holidays, for to bring to a potluck or to enjoy any night of the week!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 carton (15 ounces part skim ricotta cheese)
  • 3/4 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided*)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups Pomodoro Fresco sauce  (about 1 1/2 jars)
  • 14 manicotti pasta shells (8 ounces (for gluten-free use Jovial)*)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper. Saute until the meat browns, drain then add the onion and garlic, cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooled ground beef, parsley, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt and black pepper. Transfer the a piping bag or gallon size ziplock bag, with a 1/2 inch hole snipped off the corner and stuff each uncooked manicotti shell with about generous 1/4 cup each.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti shells in a single layer over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Cover tight with foil and bake at 375F until pasta is tender, 60 to 65 minutes, until the pasta is tender and cooked. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake covered 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • *check labels for gluten-free

Nutrition Information

Serving 2manicotti Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 17.5g (27%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 760mg (32%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Serving 2manicotti
Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 17.5g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 760mg 32%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.