Inside-Out Manicotti Recipe

Name: Inside-Out Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 12 lb Italian sausage; 1 (1 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (1 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 ounces dry ziti pasta

Servings: persons

⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
12 lb Italian sausage
1 (1 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (1 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces dry ziti pasta

1
Cook pasta according to directions; drain.
2
In a large skillet, brown together ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic; drain.
3
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, fennel seed and salt.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to moderately low.
5
Simmer, covered, for 20 mins.
6
In a medium bowl, blend together ricotta, mozzarella, egg, black pepper and nutmeg.
7
Cover the bottom of a 2-1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 cup of the meat sauce.
8
Layer with half of the ziti, half of the cheese mixture, 2 more cups of the meat sauce and remaining ziti.
9
Top with remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

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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: ⅓ cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 lb ground beef, 12 lb Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Inside-Out 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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