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Manicotti with Meat Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring tender manicotti shells filled with a savory meat and cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz manicotti shells (about 14 shells)

Sauces

  • 24-28 oz marinara sauce (jar of your favorite brand)
  • 8 oz tomato sauce (can)

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 cup yellow onion (heaping, finely diced)

Meat & Dairy

  • 1 lb ground beef (90% or 85% lean preferred)
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 10 oz mozzarella cheese (fresh shredded, divided)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated, divided)

Spices

  • 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish.
  • Cook manicotti shells in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  • Sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened, then add ground beef and seasonings. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease and cool.
  • Mix ricotta, egg, nutmeg, half of mozzarella, half of parmesan, and cooled beef mixture. Stuff shells with filling.
  • Combine marinara and tomato sauce, season as needed, pour over stuffed shells, top with remaining cheeses, and bake.

Notes

Cover with foil during baking to prevent cheese from over-browning.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese, meat, pasta