Manicotti Recipe that is Cheese-Filled and Mouthwatering
Recipe for a delicious cheese-filled manicotti recipe that is simple and quick to make. Customize it by changing your filling.
Equipment
- Large Saucepan
- 6-Quart Pot
- Spatula
- Large Bowl
- 9 X 13-inch bake dish
- Sink Colander
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 pound Pork Sausage optional
- 1 Onion
- 2 15-oz Ricotta
- 1 Eggs
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 box Manicotti Pasta
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 can Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- Fill a 6-Quart pan with water and then set on the stove to boil.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and then spray with non-stick spray.
- Cook the 2 pounds ground beef and 1 pound pork sausage until browned.
- Cut and dice the onion and add it to the cooking beef, cook until translucent.
- Into a large bowl, empty 2 15-oz containers Ricotta with a spatula.
- Add 1 egg to the Ricotta and then mix well with a spatula.
- Add 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the Ricotta mixture and blend until combined.
- Shred mozzarella and parmesan cheese and add to the Ricotta, then mix well.
- When the water is boiling, add the Manicotti pasta and cook as directed over medium heat.
- On a cutting board, mince 3 garlic cloves and then add it to the Ricotta.
- When the pasta is fully cooked, pour into a sink colander and let the pasta rest to cool before filling.
- When the Manicotti pasta is cooled to the touch, transfer to a plate or a cutting board to be filled.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce into the cooked ground beef and simmer until heated.
- Place a plastic bag, opened, on the counter and scoop the ricotta and cheese mixture into the bag, then close the bag and cut the tip off of one corner.
- Spray a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and then scoop 3 large spoons filled with meat mixture into the dish and set aside.
- Then pipe the Ricotta cheese mixture into each Manicotti pasta tube.
- Fill and then place the filled Manicotti shells into the baking dish.
- Cover the cheese-filled manicotti with any remaining meat sauce and then top with shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the Cheese-Filled Manicotti for 15-20 minutes.
- When done, let the cheese-filled manicotti rest for 5-minutes, then serve and enjoy!