Manicotti Masterpiece

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Cuisine: Italian

A creamy, cheesy baked manicotti filled with a savory meat and cottage cheese mixture, topped with spaghetti sauce and melted cheeses, perfect for a comforting family dinner.

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Ingredients

  • oregano
  • noodles
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • clove garlic
  • mayonnaise
  • cottage cheese
  • spaghetti sauce
  • ground meat
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the ground meat thoroughly in a skillet.
  3. Drain the cooked meat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add cottage cheese to the meat and stir well.
  5. Add 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.
  6. Add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and stir well.
  7. Cook the manicotti noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
  8. Stuff the cooked noodles with the meat and cheese mixture.
  9. Spread spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  10. Arrange the stuffed noodles in the dish, then cover with additional sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

662 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 34.5g 69% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 72.1g 26% DV
Fiber 16.1g 57% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10416.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1164.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 27.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 100.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 908.8mg 70% DV
Iron 14.9mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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