Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti (Cannelloni)
I have a ton of ground beef recipes but one that I love to make for a crowd or for the holidays are these Beef Manicotti. I usually make homemade crepe-style manicotti for the holidays, but it’s pretty time consuming so I save it for special occasions! This easy, streamlined version is made with manicotti pasta, which you don’t even have to boil, and jarred Pomodoro Fresco Sauce from Delallo, my favorite and the only brand I would use if I am not making my sauce from scratch!
Serve this with a salad or vegetable on the side.
Variations
Swap the beef for turkey and chicken sausage. Leave the meat out and use vegetables. I love using chopped spinach or sauteed mushrooms. Swap the parsley for other fresh herbs such as basil.
How To Make No Boil Manicotti
Tips For Success
Stuffing cooked manicotti shells is a challenge, so using uncooked shells is preferred and saves you the extra step. The tip to making sure the pasta cooks in the oven in using enough sauce to completely cover the shells and covering the casserole dish tight with foil.
How To Make Ahead
You can prep this dish the night before, to do so stuff the manicotti shells, transfer to the baking dish, cover with sauce then tightly cover with foil. Refrigerate then pop it on the oven when you are ready to bake.
How To Freeze Leftovers
For leftovers, transfer individual portions of cooled manicotti to freezer containers; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, or reheat in the oven.
More Baked Pasta Recipes You May Like:
Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables Easy Macaroni Casserole Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by DeLallo. I only share products I use in my own kitchen.
