Don’t-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Don't-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti recipe - Easy and cheesy pasta dish without pre-cooking pasta
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups tomato juice , divided
1 can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed , drained
2 eggs , slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1 package manicotti

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
553
Sugar
11g
Fat
34g
Don't-Cook-The-Pasta Manicotti is an easy and cheesy pasta dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This recipe is customizable and perfect for using up any leftovers in your fridge. You can use any type of ground meat and substitute cottage cheese for ricotta cheese. The best part of this recipe is you don't need to pre-cook the pasta. It's a bonus for busy cooks or those who dislike the texture of pre-cooked pasta. This is an easy recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and bake when you are ready to serve. A great comfort food without all the hassle and time-consuming preps.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
3.Add 3 cups tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4.In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta or cottage cheese, spinach, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
5.Spoon meat sauce into the manicotti shells and place in the baking dish.
6.Pour remaining tomato juice over the shells.
7.Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
8.Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
9.Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for those who don’t like to pre-cook the pasta and still want to enjoy a delicious and cheesy pasta dinner.

The recipe is easy and customizable.
It is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a busy weeknight.

CONS

This recipe contains high amounts of sodium and fat.

It is important to keep the serving size in mind to maintain a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and calcium. It is also high in fiber and low in calories.
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants including lycopene, which has been linked with reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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