Baked Manicotti (Bolognese Ragu) Recipe

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Baked Manicotti (Bolognese Ragu)
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
1036
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. I suggest making the filling a few hours ahead of time to allow the flavors of cheese, garlic and herbs to fully meld.
  2. Beat the eggs and combine them with the Ricotta.
  3. Fold in the grated cheese, basil, parsley and Prosciutto until all is well combined.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in fridge until ready to use.
  5. Using lasagna noodle (if packaged cook to al dente) add enough stuffing on one end and roll up jelly roll style.
  6. Lay into baking pan that has been greased or coated with cooking spray.
  7. I use a 9x14 pan which perfectly holds 12 manicotti: 8 down the center and two on each side.
  8. Spoon the Ragu over the pasta until completely covered.
  9. Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
  10. Remove and top with the mozzarella.
  11. Return to the over for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to completely melt.
  12. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
  13. Serve with additional sauce on the side.
  14. For the Bolognese Ragu (Italian Meat Sauce) You want to use a heavy pot or sauté pan for this, something that holds the heat well.
  15. This will give you better control when you need to have the sauce just barely simmering.
  16. Melt the butter in the sauté pan over medium heat.
  17. Add the next 4 ingredients and sauté until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
  18. Add the ground beef and pork.
  19. Cook the meat while using the edge of the spoon to break up the meat into small pieces.
  20. Just before the meat begins to brown add the milk.
  21. Return the mixture to a slow boil and allow to reduce until the milk has mostly evaporated.
  22. About 20 to 30 minutes.
  23. Add the wine, return to a boil and allow the sauce to reduce until the wine is mostly evaporated, another 20 to 30 minutes.
  24. While the sauce is reducing drain and chop the tomatoes, reserving the juice.
  25. When the wine has mostly evaporated add the tomatoes, along with the reserved juice, and the red pepper.
  26. Now you want to reduce the flame until the sauce is barely at a simmer- only a bubble or two at a time breaking the surface.
  27. Maintain this simmer, stirring every 30 minutes or so, until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
  28. This should take about 3 to 4 hours.
  29. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  30. The long, slow simmering gives the meat a melt-in-your mouth quality.
  31. Don't be daunted by the cooking time, as it only requires you be around to give it a stir from time-to-time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1035.85 Kcal (4337 kJ)
Calories from fat 629.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.97g 108%
Cholesterol 267.77mg 89%
Sodium 1218.88mg 51%
Potassium 1020.33mg 22%
Total Carbs 24.23g 8%
Sugars 7.23g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Protein 61.67g 123%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 1167.5mg 117%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.77 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.21g 108%
Cholesterol 46.73mg 89%
Sodium 212.72mg 51%
Potassium 178.07mg 22%
Total Carbs 4.23g 8%
Sugars 1.26g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 6%
Protein 10.76g 123%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 13%
Calcium 203.7mg 117%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.2
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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