Baked Manicotti Recipe

Name: Baked Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, mashed; 1 can chopped spinach, drained or 1 box frozen, drained.; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) cottage cheese; 2 eggs lightly beaten; 12 cooked manicotti shells; 1 15-1/2 oz (434 grm). jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese; 1 cup (225 ml) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
Lightly grease 13 x 9 inch pan, set aside.
3
Brown beef in skillet and add onion and garlic.
4
Saute 3 to 4 minutes until onion is tender; drain off excess fat.
5
Remove from heat and add spinach, cottage cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
6
Stir until well mixed.
7
Fill each shell with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of meat mixture.
8
Place filled shells in prepared baking pan.
9
Pour over spaghetti sauce.
10
Sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 ml) of grated parmesan cheese.
11
Sprinkle 1 cup (225 ml) (4 ozs.)
12
shredded mozzarella cheese.
13
Bake for 30 minutes.

623

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef, 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, mashed, 1 can chopped spinach, drained or 1 box frozen, drained., and more.

Yes, Baked Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Manicotti

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Variations & substitutions

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