Beef Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Beef Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
  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.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
  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 pasta sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
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