ITALIAN BEEF AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

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This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentiis as featured on a segment on the Today Show, Sept. 20, 2006. Fairly easy to make and great to eat, I hope you love it!

Provided by Susie R.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (from 1 onion)
1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3 teaspoons olive oil
12 pieces manicotti (from one 8-ounce box)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (see below for recipe)
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat a medium-size, heavy skillet over a medium flame. Add the ground beef and onion and sauté until the meat brown and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, the parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in the meat mixture and set aside.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over a large baking sheet. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add the manicotti and cook until softened but still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the manicotti from the pot to the prepared baking sheet and let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Brush the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Spoon ½ cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture, and arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish. Spoon the remaining cup of sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese over the manicotti. Dot the top with the butter pieces. (The manicotti can be prepared up to this point 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Bake the manicotti uncovered until it is heated through and the sauce bubbles on the bottom of the dish, about 35 minutes. Let the manicotti stand for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 1284.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 25.9

M J Mushahid Hussain Malik
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This recipe is delicious! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wasiu Lawal
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I've never made manicotti before, but this recipe made it easy. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Naden Amira
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Italian beef. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelyn Charley
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


adilali Ansai
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaynah King (Zai)
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I've made manicotti before, but this recipe is by far the best. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mustafa Mohammed
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jiya 123
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This recipe is a keeper! The manicotti were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah Anamul
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


AkabroLX Gaming
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This recipe is delicious! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dharma Tamang
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I've never made manicotti before, but this recipe made it easy. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Randy Robertshaw
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Italian beef. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hirusha Prabhat
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammed Conde
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Petit
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I've made manicotti before, but this recipe is by far the best. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


afroq amiAh
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The manicotti were delicious and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mosarop Hossain
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This recipe is a keeper! The manicotti were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Olleigh Young
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


jalkuri rahan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out great! My family loved it and said it was one of the best Italian dishes they've ever had.


Suzanne Waring
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OMG! This dish was amazing! The manicotti shells were cooked to perfection and the Italian beef and cheese filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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