Meat Filled Manicotti

This is a tasty and filling dish that can be nicely paired with a green salad if desired.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.

Step: 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 4

Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.

Step: 5

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Per Serving: 668 calories; protein 40.1g; carbohydrates 50.5g; fat 33.3g; cholesterol 103.5mg; sodium 1248.7mg.

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