MEATBALL STUFFED MANICOTTI

July 06, 2017

Are you craving something a little different than the typical spaghetti and meatballs? I’ve got a great one for you today. This meatball stuffed manicotti doesn’t even require a pot of boiling water. ALL of the cooking takes place in the oven, where it belongs.

1 package manicotti noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced vidalia onions
1/4 cup finely diced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1 jar Classico Riserva Eggplant & Artichoke Pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
1 - 8 ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/8 cup chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350. Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, parsley, garlic, parmesan, egg, and milk. Pour half of the sauce into a 9x13 inch pan. Gently stuff the beef mixture into the...
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Nutritions

Calories
870

Sodium
1358mg
56% DV

Fat
48g
74% DV

Protein
49g
99% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV