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Baked Manicotti With Pepperoni Meat Sauce Recipe

Craving a comforting, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful dinner? This Baked Manicotti with Pepperoni Meat Sauce recipe is your answer! Using convenient no-boil lasagna noodles, this recipe is surprisingly quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. Adapted from Cook's Country TV and perfected for family enjoyment, this dish is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. Get ready for a taste of pure Italian-American deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 509 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
Baked Manicotti With Pepperoni Meat Sauce 112

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Manicotti With Pepperoni Meat Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced pepperoni
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • Italian Cheese Blend
  • Provolone Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • No Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 10 manicotti shells, uncooked

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How to Make Baked Manicotti With Pepperoni Meat Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Lay out the lasagna noodles slightly overlapping if necessary to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
  8. Spread half of the remaining meat sauce over the noodles.
  9. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese mixture over the meat sauce.
  10. Top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
  12. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

77g

Carbs

5g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Pork Recipes European Italian American Baking

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Casseroles Main Dish Easy European Italian One Dish Meal 4 Hours Or Less