Zutaten für Baked Manicotti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 12 manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken bouillon
- 2 cups half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Zubereitung von Baked Manicotti
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 3 cloves garlic (minced) until softened. Add 1 pound ground Italian sausage and 1/2 pound ground beef; cook until browned and crumbled, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Cook 12 manicotti shells according to package directions, reducing cooking time by half. Drain immediately and rinse under cool water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Add 10 ounces fresh spinach (chopped) and 2 cups ricotta cheese to the sausage mixture. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gently stir in 2 large eggs (beaten).
- Spread 1 cup of your favorite pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Gently stuff each manicotti shell with the meat and cheese mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- **Prepare White Sauce:** Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup chicken bouillon (reduce amount if sensitive to salt).
- Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Stir 1 teaspoon dried basil into the remaining 1 cup of pasta sauce.
- Pour or ladle the white sauce evenly over the stuffed manicotti shells.
- Carefully layer the basil-infused red sauce over the white sauce, trying not to mix the layers.
- Cover the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle generously with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
58 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
160g
Carbs
22g
