stuffed manicotti

Creamy ricotta-stuffed manicotti baked under rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. Comforting, make-ahead, and perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 40

Chill/Rest Time 10

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Comfort FoodV

Calories: 456

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

12 Manicotti shells -Cooked al dente and cooled
1 tablespoon Salt -For boiling pasta
15 oz Ricotta cheese -Whole milk preferred
2 cups Shredded mozzarella -Divided filling + topping
½ cup Grated Parmesan -For flavor and texture
2 large Eggs -Room temperature
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Adjust to taste
3 cups Marinara sauce - Divided between layers
¼ cup Fresh basil - For garnish

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish (For assembling and baking )
1 Large pot (To boil manicotti shells)
1 Mixing Bowls (For filling and sauce prep)
1 Zip-top bag or piping bag (Makes stuffing shells easy)
1 Aluminum Foil (To cover dish while baking)

Method

Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and herbs until creamy.
Pipe cheese mixture into cooled manicotti shells evenly.
Spread sauce in dish, arrange shells, and top with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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