Meat-Stuffed Manicotti

Meat-Stuffed Manicotti is a hearty Italian-American pasta dish featuring large, tube-shaped manicotti shells filled with a savory mixture of ground meat (often beef or a beef-pork blend), cheese, and herbs, then baked in a rich tomato sauce. It's a classic comfort food, typically originating from Italian-American cuisine, where it evolved from simpler Italian pasta dishes into a more substantial, baked casserole-style meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both protein and fat, with a significant carbohydrate content from the pasta and sauce. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium, and a typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	980 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Potassium	620 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg

Per 2 stuffed manicotti shells (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the hearty, family-style cooking that became a staple in Italian-American households, often served at gatherings. Nutritionally, the combination of meat and cheese makes it a dense source of complete protein, though it's also high in saturated fat and sodium.