Manicotti Fast! Recipe

Name: Manicotti Fast!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Manicotti Noodles (I Used A 16 Oz Package With 14 Noodles In It); 1 pound Italian Sausage Or Ground Beef; 16 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese; 1 pinch Each Of Garlic, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper And Salt, To Taste; 16 ounces, weight Sliced Fresh Mushrooms; 8 ounces, weight Sliced Black Olives; 1/2 cups Each, Diced Green, Yellow, Red Bell Peppers (Optional); 16 ounces, fluid Spaghetti Sauce

Servings: persons

1 package Manicotti Noodles (I Used A 16 Oz Package With 14 Noodles In It)
1 pound Italian Sausage Or Ground Beef
16 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1 pinch Each Of Garlic, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper And Salt, To Taste
16 ounces, weight Sliced Fresh Mushrooms
8 ounces, weight Sliced Black Olives
1/2 cups Each, Diced Green, Yellow, Red Bell Peppers (Optional)
16 ounces, fluid Spaghetti Sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Heat a pot of water, with a pinch of salt added, to boiling (if using no-boil noodles omit this step).
3
Boil noodles according to package directions.
4
Then drain.
5
Brown meat in a skillet over medium heat.
6
While doing these two steps, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 Cup of each of the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and the spices and put into large piping bag, or a gallon freezer bag with the corner snipped off.
7
Add vegetables (mushrooms, olives and peppers) to meat and cook until tender.
8
Drain grease if necessary.
9
Add sauce to skillet, reserving 1/4 Cup of sauce.
10
Pour the reserved spaghetti sauce onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
11
Once the noodles are cooked, fill them with cheese mixture (use the piping bag to squirt the cheese mixture into the noodles).
12
Lay the filled noodles in dish leaving a little bit of space in between them.
13
Pour the meat and veggie mixture over the noodles and then put the rest of the grated cheese on top.
14
Bake for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and turning brown.
15
Serve with a nice big salad and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Manicotti Noodles (I Used A 16 Oz Package With 14 Noodles In It), 1 pound Italian Sausage Or Ground Beef, 16 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese, 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Manicotti Fast! 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.

Manicotti Fast!

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