Cheese and Beef Manicotti
A delightful Italian-American classic filled with seasoned beef and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned; season and let cool.
- Combine ricotta, half of both mozzarella and Parmesan, the beef mixture, egg, and seasoning in a bowl.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese and beef mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, arrange filled shells, cover with more sauce and remaining cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let the manicotti rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: manicotti, cheese, beef, Italian, pasta