Cheesy Manicotti

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    311 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheesy Manicotti

Cheesy Manicotti is the easiest kid-friendly Italian dinner. Baked pasta stuffed with ricotta and Parmesan cheese, smothered in mozzarella!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup parsley , minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese , whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • 8 ounces manicotti shells
  • 4 cups marinara sauce , or 30 ounces of jarred sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to a large bowl.
  3. Fold in the ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Put mixture into a large ziplock back and cut a 1" long opening into the bottom corner.
  5. Pipe filling into manicotti shells.
  6. Spread 1 cup marinara evenly on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  7. Add the stuffed shells and top with the remaining sauce.
  8. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until the shells are tender and the filling is bubbling and melted.
  9. Remove from oven, uncover and top with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Turn the heat in the oven up to broil.
  11. Put the baking dish back in the oven and broil until cheese is melty and lightly browned.
  12. Let cool 5 minutes before serving, the filling will be very hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1030mg (43%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1110IU (22%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 303mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1030mg 43%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1110IU 22%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 303mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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