Don't Cook The Manicotti Recipe Recipe

Name: Don't Cook The Manicotti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean grnd beef; 1 med. onion, minced; 1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr; 4 c. tomato juice; 6 ounce. can tomato paste; 2 teaspoon dry oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 c. shredded Mozzarella; 12 ounce. pkg. container cottage cheese; 10 ounce. pkg. frzn minced spinach, thawed and liquid removed; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 8 ounce. pkg. manicotti shells

Servings: persons

1 pound lean grnd beef
1 med. onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr
4 c. tomato juice
6 ounce. can tomato paste
2 teaspoon dry oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 c. shredded Mozzarella
12 ounce. pkg. container cottage cheese
10 ounce. pkg. frzn minced spinach, thawed and liquid removed
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounce. pkg. manicotti shells

1
In a skillet, brown meat with onion and garlic pwdr.
2
Stir in half of tomato juice (2 c.), tomato paste, oregano, sugar, and pepper.
3
Simmer 15 min.
4
In a large bowl, combine half of the Mozzarella cheese (2 c.), cottage cheese, spinach, egg, egg white, and Parmesan cheese.
5
Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with cheese mix.
6
Arrange in a nonstick-sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
7
Spread remaining stuffing mix over the top and spoon meat sauce over shells.
8
Pour remaining tomato juice (2 c.) over all.
9
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
10
Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese.
11
Cover and let stand 15 min.
12
NOTE: Use a small baby spoon to stuff shells.
13
Double meat mix and freeze half for your next batch.
14
This can be easily assembled and frzn for later use.

1587

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean grnd beef, 1 med. onion, minced, 1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr, 4 c. tomato juice, and more.

Yes, Don't Cook The Manicotti Recipe 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.

Don't Cook The Manicotti Recipe

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