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Manicotti

Delicious Manicotti: Quick Comfort Food for the Family

This Easy Cheese Manicotti featuring creamy ricotta and savory flavors is a family favorite guaranteed to please everyone at the dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Substitute with cottage cheese for a lighter option.
  • 1 Onion Can be omitted for a milder taste.
  • 1 Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be used, but use less.
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with provolone for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano.
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Use store-bought for convenience or homemade for a fresher taste.
  • 1/4 cup Water Thins the marinara slightly for better coverage.
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Manicotti Shells Use cannelloni if manicotti is unavailable.
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Additional Parsley A lovely garnish for presentation.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • pastry bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, finely chopped onion, one egg, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In another bowl, mix the marinara sauce with water, reserving about ¾ cup for the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Pour the reserved marinara sauce into the bottom.
  5. Fill the uncooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture and arrange them in the baking dish over the marinara sauce.
  6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the filled shells.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes.
  8. Uncover the dish, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Easy Cheese Manicotti is sure to become a family favorite, bursting with delightful flavors!

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