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Baked Manicotti

Baked Manicotti is a hearty family dinner of pasta shells stuffed cheese, topped with ground beef and a simple homemade marinara sauce.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 847 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 package manicotti shells 12 pieces
  • 3/4 cup parmesan divided
  • 1 egg
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
  • 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet fry the ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink.
  2. Add the minced garlic along with the basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
  3. Add crushed and diced tomatoes. Simmer 20-30 minutes.
  4. While the marinara sauce simmers prepare the manicotti shells. Add the shells to a large rectangular pan and fill it with hot tap water, as hot as you can make it. Let the shells soak for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Cut the fresh basil and blend in with ricotta mixture.
  6. Drain the manicotti shells.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F°.
  8. Scoop half the sauce into bottom of cast iron skillet or rectangular baking pan.
  9. Fill the shells with ricotta mixture and place in skillet. Put the filling in a ziploc bag, cut the corner off and use the bag to pipe filling into the shells. It is easiest to fill one half, then turn the shell and fill the other half.
  10. Cover the stuffed manicotti shells with the remaining sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining ¼ cup parmesan.
  11. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until cheese is starting to turn golden brown.

Notes

  • You can make up to a day ahead of time and refrigerate, tightly covered, until ready to bake.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 847kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 1836mg (77%) Potassium 1374mg (39%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1726IU (35%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 925mg (93%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 847

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 847kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 237mg 79%
Sodium 1836mg 77%
Potassium 1374mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1726IU 35%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 925mg 93%
Iron 8mg 44%

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