Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti

Health score
11%
Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti
50 min.
8
189kcal

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Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti: A Delicious and Versatile Dish

Are you a fan of pasta dishes that are not only delicious but also easy to prepare? Look no further! This Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti recipe is the perfect addition to your dinner table, serving as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack. With a caloric content of only 189 kcal per serving, you can indulge in this tasty meal without any guilt.

This recipe is designed for 8 people and requires minimal ingredients and equipment, making it a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced cooks. The star of the dish is the manicotti shells, which are stuffed with an irresistible combination of string cheese and topped with a savory meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. The result? A mouthwatering, cheesy delight that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

With a cooking time of just 50 minutes, this Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti is the perfect dish for a quick and satisfying meal. So why wait? Dive into the world of Italian cuisine and give this recipe a try. Your family and friends will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ounces shells 
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce 
  • 14 pieces individual string cheese sticks 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  2. Spread half of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  3. Drain manicotti; stuff each shell with a piece of string cheese.
  4. Place over meat sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein21.74%
Fat21.03%
Carbs57.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.25
Glycemic Load
10.17
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8817391265994%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.6kcal
9.43%
Fat:4.45g
6.85%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.54%
Carbohydrates:27.27g
9.09%
Net Carbohydrates:24.92g
9.06%
Sugar:4.45g
4.94%
Cholesterol:14.55mg
4.85%
Sodium:550.6mg
23.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.36g
20.72%
Selenium:21.54µg
30.77%
Calcium:187.67mg
18.77%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.3%
Phosphorus:177.89mg
17.79%
Potassium:348.27mg
9.95%
Copper:0.19mg
9.45%
Vitamin A:470.98IU
9.42%
Fiber:2.35g
9.41%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.58%
Magnesium:33.67mg
8.42%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.2%
Vitamin C:6.69mg
8.11%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.94%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.52%
Iron:1.25mg
6.96%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.79%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.14%
Folate:16.57µg
4.14%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.62%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.91%
Vitamin K:2.79µg
2.66%