Beef-Stuffed Manicotti
Beef-Stuffed Manicotti features tender pasta tubes packed with savory ground beef and creamy cheeses, then baked under a lush layer of tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. The balance of cottage cheese, Parmesan, and oregano creates a rich, comforting filling with a cheesy, bubbly finish. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend meal that reheats beautifully.
- Prep20 min
- Cook50 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm.
- 3
Drain and cool. Reserve.
- 4
Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Drain and cool.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 7
Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites, and oregano.
- 8
Mix well and stuff the shells with the mixture.
- 9
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 10
Pour enough spaghetti sauce into the dish to cover the bottom.
- 11
Place the stuffed noodles in the dish.
- 12
Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 13
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
- Calories 742.45 kcal High
- Protein 53.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 40.19 g High
- Saturated Fat 22.09 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.18 mg High
- Sodium 1503.42 mg High
- Fiber 4.76 g Moderate
- Sugar 11.17 g High
- Added Sugar 3.48 g Moderate
- Calcium 780.76 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source
- Potassium 125.99 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 250.97 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
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