Quick Manicotti

Name: Quick Manicotti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 manicotti; 1 lb ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Nicole Brummett

"Another recipe from an old school cookbook. This is easy for kids to help with. My 5 yr. old likes to help stuff the shells. You can also make this without the ground beef."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 manicotti
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup mayonnaise
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₃ cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

Cook shells according to package directions; drain.
Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.
Cook beef and garlic, stirring to crumble until no longer pink.
Drain off pan drippings.
Add cottage cheese, mozzarella, salt and mayonnaise to beef; stir well.
Stuff manicotti shells with meat mixture.
Arrange shells in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
Combine sauce and oregano.
Pour sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Cover and Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hey Nicole! This was really easy and turned out perfect. I cooked for people (for me its a big deal) and they cleaned their plates!!! yay me!!! i mean yay you!!!lol.

eden75
This simple recipe is very easy on the pocketbook! I used 4 ounces of jumbo shells (13-15 shells) instead of manicotti. Then I individually quick froze the filled shells and put them into a freezer bag to be used later in a quick-to-assemble dish. Thanks!

Debs Recipes
This was a great recipe for a meal in a hurry. The texture of the filling reminded me of something with cream cheese in it...mmm. I followed the recipe exactly, and I didn't think the mayo added a wierd taste at all. I do think I will use Italian sausage instead of ground beef next time as the filling was a little mild for our tastes, but I WILL make it again! Thanks.

Susan K.
The mayo adds a funky flavor. This is probably a midwestern recipe because the tastebuds are a bit more mellow over there. It was okay, but is in the "tried it, but won't try again" list.

TracyB
Great easy recipe! I sauteed onions with my ground beef, too, which was a great addition. I used 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup ricotta since that is what I had in the fridge. I also topped it with mozzarella instead of parmesan. Even my picky toddler enjoyed it! Thanks.

Mom2Mikey

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This was a great recipe for a meal in a hurry. The texture of the filling reminded me of something with cream cheese in it...mmm. I followed the recipe exactly, and I didn't think the mayo added a wierd taste at all. I do think I will use Italian sausage instead of ground beef next time as the filling was a little mild for our tastes, but I WILL make it again! Thanks.

Susan K.
Great easy recipe! I sauteed onions with my ground beef, too, which was a great addition. I used 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup ricotta since that is what I had in the fridge. I also topped it with mozzarella instead of parmesan. Even my picky toddler enjoyed it! Thanks.

Mom2Mikey