Manicotti Recipe
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5.0
261 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
612 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Manicotti Recipe
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This manicotti recipe is Italian sausage with three kinds of cheese, stuffed into pasta then covered with sauce and baked to perfection. A comfort food classic that's great for feeding a large crowd!
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Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage hot or mild, casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
For assembly
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
For the filling
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Place the sausage in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces.
- Add the onions to the pan. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are softened and sausage is browned and cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Place the ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the meat mixture to the ricotta mixture. Stir until well mixed.
For assembly
- Cook the manicotti in salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes less than the package directions state. Drain and cool slightly.
- Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the pan.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each manicotti with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the manicotti in a single layer in the pan. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- It's best to slightly undercook your pasta. Firmer pasta is easier to fill, and it will continue to cook and soften as it bakes in the oven.
- I use a store bought marinara sauce to keep prep time to a minimum. Choose your favorite high quality sauce. I typically use Rao's or Newman's Own brands.
- This dish can be assembled up to 8 hours before you plan to bake it. Cover and store in the fridge, then bake as directed. You may need to add an extra 10-15 minutes to the bake time to compensate for starting with a chilled dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
612kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
676mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1178IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
522mg
(52%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1178IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 522mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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261 reviews
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