Delicious Meat-Filled Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and cool completely. Reserve for stuffing.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease and let cool slightly.
3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. In a large bowl, combine the browned beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites, and dried oregano. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the meat mixture.
5. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Pour enough spaghetti sauce into the dish to cover the bottom evenly. Place the stuffed manicotti noodles in the dish. Cover generously with more spaghetti sauce and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

• Calories: 668 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 15 g
• Sodium Content: 1249 mg
• Protein Content: 40 g
• Cholesterol Content: 104 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g