{"id":6103,"date":"2010-11-09T23:54:23","date_gmt":"2010-11-10T04:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=6103"},"modified":"2016-01-27T18:34:14","modified_gmt":"2016-01-27T23:34:14","slug":"stuffed-ground-beef-manicotti-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/stuffed-ground-beef-manicotti-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Ground Beef Manicotti Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6104 size-full\" title=\"Stuffed Manicotti \" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>Stuffed Manicotti stole my heart&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I love pasta dishes, however this was the first time I had tried manicotti. Seeing the huge size of manicotti it was obvious to me that it needs to be stuffed before I do anything with it. When it came for selecting the stuffing I was dauntless enough to pick ground beef. I even made my own pasta sauce infused with aromatic herbs. After I stuffed the manicotti with the ground beef, I baked it spreading them with the pasta sauce and cheese. The aroma that spread while baking the stuffed manicotti was so alluring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As soon as the stuffed manicotti came out of the oven, I indulged in it. It was unbelievably delicious and I fell for this dish head over heels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stuffed Manicotti<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serves: 4<\/li>\n<li>Preparation time: 45 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6105\" title=\"stuffed manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-11.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-11-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: For making Stuffing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ground beef- 1 pound<\/li>\n<li>Onion-1<\/li>\n<li>Red pepper- 1<\/li>\n<li>Ground pepper- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Salt- 2 pinches<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Puree onion and red pepper in a blender.<\/li>\n<li>Place a wide non-stick cooking pan over medium heat, add olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Add the ground beef and let it cook for A few minutes.<\/li>\n<li>When the pink color fades, add the onion\/red pepper puree and combine well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6106 size-full\" title=\"ground beef with veggies\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-with-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-with-veggies.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-with-veggies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-with-veggies-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook until the beef mixture is no longer watery and is almost dry.<\/li>\n<li>Add the ground pepper, salt and combine well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6107 size-full\" title=\"ground beef stuffing\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-stuffing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-stuffing.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-stuffing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/ground-beef-stuffing-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove from the heat and keep aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step:2 For making Pasta Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tomato Sauce, low sodium- 2 cans (8 ounce each)<\/li>\n<li>Thyme- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary- 5-6 leaves<\/li>\n<li>Dried basil- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Dried Oregano- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Worcestershire sauce- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat a sauce pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the tomato sauce, add the rest of the ingredients and let the sauce come to a boil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6108 size-full\" title=\"Pasta sauce\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/pasta-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/pasta-sauce.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/pasta-sauce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/pasta-sauce-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simmer for a few minutes and remove from the stove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step:3 Cooking Manicotti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manicotti- 12<\/li>\n<li>Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Manicotti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6120 size-full\" title=\"manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/manicotti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/manicotti.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/manicotti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/manicotti-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill 3\/4 th of a large pan with water, let the water come to a rolling boil.<\/li>\n<li>Add the salt and put the manicotti into the boiling water.<\/li>\n<li>Cook the manicotti till it becomes tender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6109 size-full\" title=\"cooking manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooking-manicotti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooking-manicotti.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooking-manicotti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooking-manicotti-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure not to over cook the manicotti.<\/li>\n<li>Drain the water and keep aside the cooked manicotti.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6110 size-full\" title=\"cooked manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooked-manicotti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooked-manicotti.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooked-manicotti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/cooked-manicotti-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step:4 How to stuff the manicotti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently fill each cooked manicotti shell with 3 to 4 tbsp of ground beef mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6111 size-full\" title=\"stuffing manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffing-manicotti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffing-manicotti.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffing-manicotti-245x200.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6113 size-full\" title=\"stuffed manicotti ready for baking\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-ready-for-baking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-ready-for-baking.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-ready-for-baking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-ready-for-baking-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step: 5 Baking the stuffed manicotti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parmesan cheese, grated- to spread over the manicotti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350F (180 C).<\/li>\n<li>Grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li>Place the stuffed manicotti as one layer on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the pasta sauce over the manicotti and generously spread the cheese over it.<\/li>\n<li>As you can see, I didn&#8217;t spread the pasta sauce all over the manicotti. If you prefer, pour the sauce all over the manicotti.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6112\" title=\"stuffed-manicotti\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-12.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-12-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Uncover and bake for another 5 more minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy with your family and friends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You could add the chopped onions and red pepper without pureeing it.<\/li>\n<li>Leftover stuffed manicotti tastes even more delicious the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/stuffed-manicotti-300x200.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Stuffed Ground Beef Manicotti Recipe<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making Stuffing [\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground beef- 1 pound<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion-1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Red pepper- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground pepper- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 2 pinches<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Olive oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making Pasta Sauce[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomato Sauce, low sodium- 2 cans (8 ounce each)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Thyme- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Rosemary- 5-6 leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried basil- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried Oregano- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Worcestershire sauce- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Cooking Manicotti[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Manicotti- 12<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Parmesan cheese, grated- to spread over the manicotti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Puree onion and red pepper in a blender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a wide non-stick cooking pan over medium heat, add olive oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the ground beef and let it cook for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">When the pink color fades, add the onion\/red pepper puree and combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook until the beef mixture is no longer watery and is almost dry.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the ground pepper, salt and combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove from the heat and keep aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b] Making sauce[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat a saucepan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour the tomato sauce, add the rest of the ingredients and let the sauce come to a boil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Simmer for a few minutes and remove the pan from the stove.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Cooking Manicotti[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fill 3\/4 th of a large pot with water, let the water come to a rolling boil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the salt and put the manicotti into the boiling water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook the manicotti till it becomes tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Make sure not to over cook the manicotti.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drain the water and keep aside the cooked manicotti.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]How to stuff the manicotti[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Gently fill each cooked manicotti shell with 3 to 4 tbsp of ground beef mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Baking the stuffed manicotti[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Preheat the oven to 350F (180 C).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the stuffed manicotti as one layer on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spread the pasta sauce over the manicotti and generously spread the cheese over it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">As you can see, I didn&#8217;t spread the pasta sauce all over the manicotti. If you prefer, you can pour the sauce all over the manicotti<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Uncover and bake for another 5 more minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve warm and enjoy with your family and friends!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.4.3177<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuffed Manicotti stole my heart&#8230; I love pasta dishes, however this was the first time I had tried manicotti. Seeing the huge size of manicotti it was obvious to me that it needs to be stuffed before I do anything with it. When it came for selecting the stuffing I was dauntless enough to pick &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,349,424,91,529,380],"tags":[451,151,459],"class_list":["post-6103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beef","category-cheese-by-ingredient","category-italian-by-cuisine","category-main-dish-for-lunch-or-dinner","category-pasta-by-ingredient","category-tomato-sauce","tag-ground-beef","tag-pasta","tag-stuffed","course-main","cuisine-italian-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6103"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6103\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}