Lasagna Stuffed Manicotti

5 from 2 votes

This lasagna stuffed manicotti recipe is loaded with all the classic lasagna flavor stuffed into manicotti noodles. An easy and delicious casserole recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Cheesy Pasta Recipe, Lasagna Stuffed Manicotti, Stuffed Manicotti

Servings: Servings

Calories: 1195kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casing
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp oregano
1½ tsp basil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
(2) 15 oz tomato sauce
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
12 oz tomato paste
8 oz water
16 oz ricotta cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
32 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
24 manicotti pasta, cooked al dente

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with non stick spray, set aside.
In a large frying pan, add ground beef, Italian sausage, onions and garlic . Cook until meat mixture is browned and cooked thoroughly.
Drain grease and return to pan.
Sprinkle oregano, basil, salt and pepper over meat mixture, stir.
Pour tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and water into pan, stir. Cover and let simmer on low for 30 minutes.
While meat mixture is simmering, cook pasta al dente (cooked but still firm). Drain, rinse with cool water and set aside (I laid the pasta on a baking sheet until ready to fill).
Once meat mixture has finished simmering, pour into a large mixing bowl and let cool a bit.
Take some of the meat mixture and spoon into the bottom of the baking dish prior to adding the manicotti, just enough to cover the bottom of pan.
When meat mixture has cooled off a just a bit, add ricotta cheese and stir until mixed well.
Next, sprinkle parmesan cheese over meat, stir and then add ½ the shredded mozzarella cheese into meat mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted and is well incorporated.
Gently spoon mixture into each manicotti and place into baking dish.
Continue stuffing the manicotti until your baking dish is full (I doubled layered the manicotti so I only had to use 1 baking dish. You can have a single layer but will need 2 baking dishes).
Once you have the first layer placed in dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese before starting the next layer.
When all the manicotti pasta has been stuffed and placed in the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and cook for 60 minutes (45 minutes for single layer).
Remove foil and cook for 5-10 more minutes and then remove from oven and enjoy!

Notes

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