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Manicotti Recipe
This cheesy stuffed Manicotti Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Baked to perfection with a savory cheese filling that pairs wonderfully with your favorite marinara sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 each manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Parmesan cheese ¼ cup separated
- 2 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 ½ cups separated
- 1 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the manicotti shells according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them under cold water, drain, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, eggs, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into the cooked manicotti shells, ensuring they are evenly filled. Place the filled shells in the prepared baking dish. Alternatively, you can add the cheese mixture into a piping bag and pipe it into the manicotti shells.
- Once all the shells are filled and arranged in the dish, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top, covering the shells completely.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with thinly sliced fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
718mg
(30%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
928IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
668mg
(67%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 928IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 668mg | 67% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.