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Beef Manicotti Recipe

Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Beef Manicotti will be a family food you return to again and again. So comforting.
3 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 7
Calories 582 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Manicotti 14 pasta tubes
  • 3-4 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • dash of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 16 ounce container Ricotta Cheese
  • 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided, 12 ounces
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the manicotti according to the package instructions; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce in bottom of dish; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with the onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Crumble the beef with a potato masher until cooked through and onion is softened. Drain of excess grease and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, 2 cups of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Add the beef and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer cheese mixture to resealable bag and snip one of the corners. Pipe the filling into the manicotti shells and place in a single layer in prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce (use more if you like it saucy) and remaining cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 826mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Casseroles, Cheese, Dinners, Easy, Ground Beef, Italian, Pasta, Sauces
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