Description
A classic Italian dish featuring tender manicotti pasta stuffed with a rich cheese filling and topped with savory marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 manicotti pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish and top with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a meat version, add cooked ground beef or sausage to the filling.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for enhanced flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 manicotti
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed manicotti, Italian pasta, cheese filling, marinara sauce