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Manicotti
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Manicotti

Manicotti is an incredibly delicious, easy to make traditional Italian dish of ricotta stuffed pasta baked in a cheesy meat sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • one ounce box manicotti should be 12 manicotti total
Manicotti Filling
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • one ounce jar four cheese pasta sauce
Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • parsley if desired, fresh, minced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Get out a 9x13 pan and set aside.
Filling
  1. Combine the filling ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Stir together until they are thoroughly combined.
Four Cheese Meat Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, fry the ground beef and onions together until the onions are soft and the ground beef is cooked fully. Drain the ground beef. Add in the garlic, sauté for two minutes until fragrant. Drain the grease if desired, leaving a small amount for flavor.
  2. Stir in the pasta sauce and remove the pan from the stove.
Assemble
  1. Soak the manicotti in boiling water for 5-6 minutes, then drain and set on a plate to cool slightly. Stuff the cooled manicotti with the prepared filling.
  2. Arrange the manicotti on top of the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over top. Cover the pan with aluminun foil tighyly.
  3. Place in the oven and bake until the meat sauce is bubbling. Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese on top in an even layer. Return to the oven and bake again until the cheese is melted and bubbling
  4. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.

Notes

  •  There should be around 12 manicotti pasta in the 8 ounce box 

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 267mg (89%) Sodium 885mg (37%) Potassium 557mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 594mg (59%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 267mg 89%
Sodium 885mg 37%
Potassium 557mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 594mg 59%
Iron 4mg 22%

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