Grandma's Manicotti Recipe

Name: Grandma's Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb ground beef; 12 lb Italian sausage; 1 lb mushroom, sliced; 14 manicotti noodles; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (You may want to use 2 jars); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; oregano (fresh if possible); olive oil

Servings: persons

12 lb ground beef
12 lb Italian sausage
1 lb mushroom, sliced
14 manicotti noodles
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (You may want to use 2 jars)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
oregano (fresh if possible)
olive oil

1
Saute mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until tender.
2
Add ground beef and sausage and brown.
3
Drain.
4
Boil manicotti noodles according to pkg directions, being careful not to overcook.
5
Aldente is best.
6
Preheat oven to 400F (350 F @ Sea level).
7
In large bowl combine mayonnaise, mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 Parmesan, and ground beef mixture.
8
Stuff manicotti noodles with mixture and place in large glass baking dish.
9
Cover with entire bottle of spaghetti sauce, remaining Parmesan, and oregano.
10
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11
Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

5628

kcal

Calories

344

Fat

300

Carbs

311

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: 12 lb ground beef, 12 lb Italian sausage, 1 lb mushroom, sliced, 14 manicotti noodles, and more.

Yes, Grandma's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma's Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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