This recipe features manicotti pasta stuffed with a delicious meat filling, baked to perfection with cheese and marinara sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for any dinner.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 g ground beef
- 14 manicotti shells
- 700 ml marinara sauce
- 250 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 450 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture, ricotta cheese, egg, 125 g of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 5
Stuff each manicotti shell with the meat and cheese mixture and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 6
Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, covering them completely.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining 125 g of mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 8
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.