Easy to Stuff Manicotti

May 14, 2013

A very quick and easy to put together Manicotti recipe, stuffed with string cheese and topped with a meat sauce made with your favorite store bought or homemade pasta sauce. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. It's definitely a "kid-pleasing" meal.

1 package Manicotti shells (14 count)

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 (26 oz) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce (You certainly may use homemade here)

14 pieces string cheese, unwrapped

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 X 13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Cook the manicotti shells according to the package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 1 minute. Meanwhile, in a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
1060

Sodium
1247mg
51% DV

Fat
42g
64% DV

Protein
59g
118% DV

Carbs
99g
33% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 25g 126%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 14%

Monosaturated Fat 14g 89%

Cholesterol 154mg 51%

Sodium 1247mg 51%

Potassium 652mg 18%

Protein 59g 118%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 26%

Sugar 7g 15%

Vitamin A 1196IU 23%

Vitamin B6 0.77mg 38%

Vitamin C 4mg 7%

Calcium 820mg 82%

Iron 3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.