Cheesy Manicotti Pasta Bake

AuthorEllsworth
DifficultyBeginner

Satisfies that comfort food craving! Hearty one-dish casserole perfect for a cool fall day. Savory tomato sauce mixed with pasta and melted cheese.

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Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 lb ground beef
 1 small onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 3 water
 1 (16oz) pkg medium shell pasta
 1 (14oz) can, crushed tomatoes
 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
 1 tbsp sugar
 3 tsp dried basil
 0.50 tsp dried Italian seasoning
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 cup Wisconsin ricotta cheese
 1 cup Wisconsin parmesan cheese, shredded
1

Heat oven to 425°F.

2

In Dutch oven or large stock pot, brown beef and onion over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Drain, leaving beef and onion in the pot.

3

Stir in garlic and simmer 30 seconds. Add water, uncooked pasta, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

4

Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

5

Drop large scoops of ricotta cheese on top of pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

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Ingredients

 1 lb ground beef
 1 small onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 3 water
 1 (16oz) pkg medium shell pasta
 1 (14oz) can, crushed tomatoes
 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
 1 tbsp sugar
 3 tsp dried basil
 0.50 tsp dried Italian seasoning
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 cup Wisconsin ricotta cheese
 1 cup Wisconsin parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

1

Heat oven to 425°F.

2

In Dutch oven or large stock pot, brown beef and onion over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Drain, leaving beef and onion in the pot.

3

Stir in garlic and simmer 30 seconds. Add water, uncooked pasta, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

4

Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

5

Drop large scoops of ricotta cheese on top of pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Cheesy Manicotti Pasta Bake