Meat Filled Manicotti

Meat Filled Manicotti

This is a tasty and filling dish that can be nicely paired with a green salad if desired.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.

Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.

Step 5
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

668
Calories
33g
Fat
51g
Carbs
40g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 668
% Daily Value *
Total Fat33g 43%
Saturated Fat15g 76%
Cholesterol104mg 35%
Sodium1249mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate51g 18%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars15g
Protein40g
Vitamin C3mg 15%
Calcium346mg 27%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium843mg 18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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