Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Name: Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packageitalian style manicotti (shells); 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (sirloin or ground round); 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese; 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces; ¾ cup milk; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; kraft grated parmesan cheese; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1 ½ tablespoons dried instant minced onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 2 minced garlic cloves

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) packageitalian style manicotti (shells)
1 12 lbs lean ground beef (sirloin or ground round)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
¾ cup milk
¼ teaspoon black pepper
kraft grated parmesan cheese
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 ½ tablespoons dried instant minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 minced garlic cloves

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["Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; do not drain.", "Run cold water over cooked manicotti, until water in pan is cold; then drain.", "Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, shredded mozzarella, bread, milk, and black pepper.", "Divide mixture to fill each shell.", "Place in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.", "Or you can place in 2-(8x8-inch) square baking pans.", "Combine the Tangy Tomato Sauce ingredients in a saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes before pouring sauce over the shells in pan.", "Please read *Note below!", "Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes.", "Sprinkle desired amount of grated parmesan cheese over the manicotti before serving.", "Note: Prepare a batch and a half of the sauce.", "I always do!", "Also, ""DO NOT COOK THE GROUND BEEF FIRST"" and ""NO, IT DOES GET GREASY""!", "(Prep time can range anywhere from 45-55 minutes)."]

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) packageitalian style manicotti (shells), 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (sirloin or ground round), 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Cindi's Stuffed Manicotti

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