Description

An easy and comforting Italian-inspired dish made with pasta tubes stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.

Ingredients

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1 (8 oz) package manicotti shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Cook manicotti shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell using a small spoon or piping bag.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti on top.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
Use a piping bag to make filling the manicotti shells easier and less messy.
Feel free to add spinach or cooked ground beef to the cheese filling for variety.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 manicotti
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg