Manicotti Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; manicotti, noodles

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
manicotti, noodles

1
Combine the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with water, brown sugar, oregano, basil and garlic in a large sauce pan.
2
Cover and cook slowly for an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add 1 cup mozzarella cheese into the sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to the sauce.
3
Meanwhile brown beef and onion in a frying pan, separating meat into chunks. Drain and add 1 cup of mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
4
Cook the manicotti for about 4 minutes in hot water; drain.
5
Place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch pan and spread evenly.
6
Fill manicotti with beef mixture and place on top of the sauce in the pan in 1 even layer.
7
Add any leftover beef to the sauce mixture.
8
Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.
10
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
11
*Update*.
12
Leftovers may be frozen in airtight bags then reheated in boiling water or microwave after fully thawing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, 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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