SPINACH, PESTO, AND BEEF STUFFED MANICOTTI

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I love stuffed Manicotti. The more I can stuff in it, the better! I love cheese too and this has 4 cheeses! This recipe has a different take on the usual, with marinara sauce and pesto ... you can't go wrong! Served with garlic bread, I couldn't be happier!

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz manicotti, 12 pasta shells
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 c pesto sauce
3 c marinara sauce
2 (8 ounce) bags fresh spinach
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz provolone cheese, sliced - 12 pieces
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground meat and season well with salt and pepper. Drain off the grease and put in a large bowl.
  • 2. Boil the shells, according to package, drain and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • 3. In the same skillet in which you browned the meat, add some olive oil and saute the spinach until completely done.
  • 4. Mix the pesto, cream cheese, Parmesan and spinach into the ground meat.
  • 5. Pour a little marinara into a large (large enough to hold all the manicotti in one layer) casserole dish, enough to allow the shells to sit on and not stick to the bottom of the dish.
  • 6. Then stuff the shells with the meat mixture and lay the stuffed shells into the casserole.
  • 7. Top each shell with Provolone. Pour remaining marinara over shells, top with shredded mozzarella.
  • 8. Bake for 45-60 minutes according to your oven temperature, until hot and bubbly with the cheese all melted but not too browned.

Dennis Boyie
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious.


Tahir baloch
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this dish changed my mind. The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


dabesthokage
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. The spinach pesto filling is especially flavorful.


Md Shamim Ahmad
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I would give this recipe 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that it's a bit time-consuming. But the results are definitely worth the effort.


Bass Booster
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is flavorful and delicious.


Uzair Ahmad Uzair Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Devin Henning
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This dish was a disappointment. The manicotti shells were overcooked and the filling was bland.


Tascha Davis
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind! The spinach pesto filling is delicious and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly.


Phil Getty
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


Brandon Mweene
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pesto and beef filling was especially flavorful.


Tisetso Mothabeng
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This spinach pesto and beef stuffed manicotti recipe is one of my favorite pasta dishes! The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is savory and delicious.