Ingredients for Baked Manicotti With Meat Sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Nutmeg
- Almonds
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Mild Italian Sausage
- 12 jumbo manicotti shells
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
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How to Make Baked Manicotti With Meat Sauce
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté aromatics: Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine 15 oz ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
- Prepare the manicotti: Cook 12 jumbo manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Fill the manicotti: Spoon the ricotta filling into each cooked manicotti shell.
- Assemble the casserole: Lightly grease a 12x15 inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the dish.
- Layer the manicotti: Arrange the filled manicotti shells in the baking dish.
- Top with sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining meat sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve: Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
102 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
153g
Carbs
8g
