Easy Cheesy Manicotti Recipe

Name: Easy Cheesy Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 manicotti, uncooked; 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup shredded basil leaves; 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 ½ cups water

Servings: persons

14 manicotti, uncooked
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded basil leaves
1 lb ground beef
½ cup diced onion
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
In a skillet, sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
3
add ground beef and cook until browned.
4
Set aside.
5
in a bowl combine ricotta, parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, and basil.
6
Add ground beef mixture to the cheeses and combine.
7
In another bowl, mix spaghetti sauce and water together until evenly mixed.
8
Spray an oven safe baking dish with cooking spray.
9
Pour 1/3 cup of sauce in the bottom of the pan and cover bottom.
10
Fill each pasta tube with cheese and beef mixture, either by hand or with a pastry bag and place in bottom of pan.
11
Cover with sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
12
Bake covered for 1 hour and uncovered 20 minutes.
13
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

974

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 manicotti, uncooked, 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Easy Cheesy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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