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Easy-to-Follow 5-Step Recipe for Traditional Manicotti Filled with Meaty Sauce

Prepare mouthwatering manicotti filled with savory meat sauce, oozing with cheese and brimming with rich Italian flavors that your family will adore with this simple recipe!

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Easy 5-Step Manicotti Filler with Meaty Sauce Cooking Guide
Easy 5-Step Manicotti Filler with Meaty Sauce Cooking Guide

Easy-to-Follow 5-Step Recipe for Traditional Manicotti Filled with Meaty Sauce

Ready to indulge in a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food? Look no further than the Stuffed Manicotti Meat Sauce! This mouth-watering dish is perfect for any occasion, and it's even better when prepared ahead of time.

The recipe for this culinary delight is a well-kept secret, but one thing is for certain – it's a crowd-pleaser.

Preparation

To start, gather your ingredients. You'll need manicotti shells, ground beef, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and a variety of herbs and spices. For a twist, you can substitute ricotta with small-curd cottage cheese blended smooth, mascarpone for extra richness, or silken tofu blended with lemon juice.

Before you start assembling, it's essential to prepare your manicotti shells. Cook them al dente, pulling them one minute shy of being fully cooked. They'll finish cooking in the oven. Let them cool just until you can handle them – warm enough to stay pliable but cool enough not to tear when stuffing.

Assemble everything up to a day ahead, refrigerate, then pop it in the oven when ready. The flavours blend even better this way!

Baking

Cover your baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. After that, remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.

For best results when freezing, prepare the dish before baking. Wrap individual portions tightly in foil, thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your Stuffed Manicotti Meat Sauce with crusty garlic bread, a simple green salad, and fresh basil on top.

Nutritional Information

Each 2-shell serving contains approximately 520 calories with 28g fat (12g saturated), 32g protein, and 35g carbs.

Tips and Tricks

  • Always drain ricotta in a fine mesh strainer for 10 minutes to prevent watery filling.
  • Place your baking dish on a sheet pan to catch any bubbly overflow – saves from oven cleanup nightmares.
  • Swap dried herbs for fresh basil and oregano if available – about 1 tablespoon chopped of each makes the flavours pop.

Your new favourite comfort food awaits! Enjoy!

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