How to Make Beefy Manicotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beefy Manicotti is a delicious and hearty Italian dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. This classic Italian-American recipe features large pasta tubes filled with a savory beef and cheese mixture, then smothered in marinara sauce and baked to perfection. It's a comforting and filling dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

One of the best things about Beefy Manicotti is that it's a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your tas...

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Ingredients

  • 10 manicotti shells
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups Italian blend shredded cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup white Zinfandel
  • 3 mushrooms, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place ground beef, onion and garlic in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until beef is evenly brown. Remove from heat. Mix in bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, egg and 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon filling into manicotti shells.
  • Combine tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, wine and mushrooms. Spoon sauce to cover the bottom of an 8x11 inch baking dish. Arrange filled manicotti in a single layer, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    635 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 139mg
    • Sodium: 1140mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 532mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 790mg