Description
Stuffed Manicotti is a delicious pasta dish filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Manicotti, Pasta, Italian Cuisine