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Close-up of cheesy beef manicotti bake on a wooden table with dramatic shadows.

Cheesy Beef Manicotti Bake

A hearty and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring tender manicotti filled with savory beef and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried Pasta
  • 12 pieces Manicotti shells
Meat and Dairy
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs eggs
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook manicotti shells until al dente, then drain.
  3. Mix cooked beef with cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings.
  4. Stuff shells with beef mixture and place in baking dish.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

You can add marinara sauce on top before baking for extra flavor.