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My Sweet Manicotti In Meat Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this family-favorite twist on classic manicotti! Sweet ricotta filling perfectly complements a rich meat and sausage sauce. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers a comforting, delicious meal that will impress your loved ones. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 846.3 kcal
Protein 101g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Sweet Manicotti In Meat Sauce

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How to Make My Sweet Manicotti In Meat Sauce

  1. **Brown the Meat:** In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp Italian seasoning and 1 tsp garlic salt. Drain excess fat.
  2. **Prepare Sausage:** Cook 1 lb Italian sausage until browned. Remove from heat and cut into small pieces.
  3. **Combine Sauce:** In a large saucepan, combine the browned beef, sausage, 2 (24-ounce) jars of your favorite pasta sauce, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  4. **Boil Manicotti:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 package (9 ounce) manicotti noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. **Prepare Filling:** In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley. Stir in 1 tsp dried basil.
  6. **Fill Manicotti:** Transfer the filling to a large zip-top bag. Snip a small corner off the bag to pipe the filling into the cooked manicotti noodles.
  7. **Assemble:** Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a large (9x13 inch) baking dish. Fill each manicotti noodle with the ricotta mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
  8. **Top and Bake:** Pour the remaining meat sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  9. **Serve:** Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

123g

Carbs

17g

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