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Beef and Cheese Manicotti

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A delicious baked pasta dish combining seasoned ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Oil and Aromatics

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 pound ground beef

Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 8-ounce package manicotti
  • 1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves minced garlic

Sauce and Butter

  • 3 cups marinara sauce (such as Bio Orto)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces)

Instructions 

  • Sauté onion and ground beef in 1 teaspoon oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  • Cook manicotti in boiling salted water until slightly softened, about 4-6 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Mix ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooled meat mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1.5 cups marinara in a baking dish. Stuff manicotti with cheese mixture and arrange in dish. Cover with remaining sauce.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Dot with butter. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure pasta is not overcooked to keep it firm for stuffing.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Beef, manicotti