Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this 12-Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce Perfection. This classic Italian dish is a crowd-pleaser, combining tender manicotti shells filled with a cheesy, savory mixture, all baked to perfection in a rich meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For Manicotti:
- 12 manicotti shells
For Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
For Cheese Filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef and sausage with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each manicotti shell with cheese mixture.
- Spread half the meat sauce in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed manicotti
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Manicotti, Stuffed, Meat Sauce, Italian, Baked Pasta
