Ingredients for Farmhouse Manicotti With Optional Meat Sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) box manicotti shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
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How to Make Farmhouse Manicotti With Optional Meat Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Rinse and drain well.
- While the manicotti cooks, brown 1 lb ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, stir in 24 oz (2 jars) your favorite spaghetti sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine 15 oz ricotta cheese, 1 cup grated fresh mozzarella cheese (reserve extra for topping), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Spoon about 1/3 of the meat sauce into the prepared baking pan.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture. You can use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off for easier filling.
- Arrange the filled manicotti shells in the prepared pan over the meat sauce.
- Pour the remaining meat sauce over the manicotti.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the manicotti is heated through.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
63 g
Sugar
63g
Fat
115g
Carbs
7g