Quick Manicotti Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍴 Servings: 8
Description:
This Quick Manicotti recipe is a delightful concoction from an old-school cookbook, perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a hearty and comforting meal on the table in no time. It’s a family-friendly dish that even your little ones can assist with, especially in the fun task of stuffing the shells! You can also opt to skip the ground beef for a vegetarian-friendly version.
Ingredients:
- 8 manicotti shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the manicotti shells according to the package instructions; then, drain them. |
| 2 | Rinse the cooked shells in cold water, drain, and set them aside. |
| 3 | In a skillet, cook the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking it up with a spatula, until it’s no longer pink. |
| 4 | Drain off any excess pan drippings from the cooked beef. |
| 5 | To the cooked beef, add the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, and mayonnaise; stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. |
| 6 | Stuff the manicotti shells with the prepared meat mixture, ensuring they are evenly filled. |
| 7 | Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish and arrange the stuffed manicotti shells in it. |
| 8 | In a separate bowl, combine your favorite pasta sauce with dried oregano. |
| 9 | Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the stuffed manicotti shells in the baking dish. |
| 10 | Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauce-covered manicotti. |
| 11 | Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. |
| 12 | After 15 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking the manicotti for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the edges to become golden brown. |
| 13 | Once baked, remove the manicotti from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 234.1
- Fat: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 58.3mg
- Sodium: 551.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 18.7g
Enjoy this Quick Manicotti with your family for a satisfying and delicious meal that’s both quick and easy to prepare!