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Classic homemade lasagna with melted cheese and rich tomato sauce. Perfect comfort food for family dinners and special occasions.

Meat Stuffed Manicotti

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 manicotti pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook manicotti shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let cool.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and the cooled ground beef. Mix well.
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  • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill each manicotti shell with the beef and cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
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  • Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed manicotti.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 31gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1251mgFiber: 2g
Keyword ground beef, meat stuffed manicotti
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