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Meat Filled Manicotti Recipe

A delicious and hearty meat-filled manicotti recipe that's perfect for a family dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Manicotti shells
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the manicotti shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the saucepan and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef, ricotta cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Stuff the manicotti shells with the meat and cheese mixture.
  7. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed manicotti shells on top.
  8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Manicotti, Meat, Pasta
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