Mamma Mia, Now That’s Italian Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Mamma Mia, Now That's Italian Manicotti Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours and 30 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove , minced
2 lbs tomatoes with juice
8 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons sweet basil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove , minced
1 package chopped spinach , thawed and drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb ground beef
5 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half
2 eggs , beaten
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper , to taste
16 manicotti
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
817
Sugar
12g
Fat
43g
Mamma Mia, Now That's Italian Manicotti is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe features a creamy and cheesy filling, blended with ground beef and spices, stuffed into tubes of pasta that are then served with homemade marinara sauce. This perfect combination of flavors, texture, and aroma make this dish a favorite of many, keeping the tradition alive year-round. It is a hearty meal that could be served as a main course or an appetizer.

Instructions

1.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic to the pan and cook until onions become translucent.
2.Add cooked tomatoes along with tomato paste and sweet basil. Cook it for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for around 1 hour.
4.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take a large pot and add some salt then boil the manicotti shells for around 8-10 minutes.
5.In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add onions and garlic. Mix in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes then add ground beef and cook for 10 minutes. Mix in parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6.Stuff the manicotti noodles with the beef and cheese mixture.
7.In a saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Add flour and whisk it for 1-2 minutes until it changes its color to light brown.
8.In a separate bowl mix half and half, milk, salt, and pepper. Add this mixture gradually to the saucepan while whisking continuously. Cook it until the mixture becomes thicker.
9.Pour the white sauce over the manicotti filled with beef and cheese. Place it in a preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes until golden and bubbly.

PROS

Mamma Mia, Now That’s Italian Manicotti is a cheesy, creamy pasta dish that every pasta lover would love to eat.
This recipe is perfect for a dinner party or Sunday meal.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat, which makes it something that should be enjoyed occasionally and in moderation.
It is also time-consuming to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is not the most healthy option, it is high in calories and fat. However, it is a great source of protein and calcium that are essential nutrients for healthy bones and muscles. The dish also contains Vitamin A and C that are crucial for eye health and boosting immunity.

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