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Manicotti Casserole

Irresistible Manicotti Casserole Recipe – 5 Cheese-Lovers Secrets Revealed

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A hearty and cheesy manicotti casserole with ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 ½ pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
  • thinly sliced pepperoni to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat; transfer to a baking dish using a slotted spoon.
  4. Stir spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and rigatoni into beef and sausage mixture.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and pepperoni over top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a slotted spoon to drain excess grease from the meat.
  • Adjust pepperoni quantity to your preference.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg