Description
Baked Manicotti Recipe – Italian-style stuffed pasta filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked to perfection with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8–10 large manicotti pasta tubes
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and parsley until smooth. Season with salt if needed.
- Pre-Cook Pasta: Boil manicotti until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Stuff Pasta: Fill each tube with cheese mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Assemble Dish: Spread 1/2 cup sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer.
- Top with Sauce: Pour remaining sauce over manicotti.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
Add Extra Flavor: Mix fresh basil or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning into the sauce for a burst of flavor.
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free meal.
Add Protein: Include crumbled Italian sausage or ground beef in the sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Cuisine: Italian - American
Nutrition
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g