Manicotti
Manicotti is a beloved Italian dish featuring large pasta tubes filled with a rich and creamy cheese mixture, all baked to perfection in a savory marinara sauce. This homemade recipe boasts an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the filling and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 manicotti shell (130g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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