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Manicotti
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
550
A delicious baked pasta dish featuring stuffed manicotti noodles topped with marinara and cheeses, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
10-12
pieces
manicotti noodles
(uncooked)
15
ounces
ricotta cheese
3
cups
mozzarella cheese
(divided)
1
cup
parmesan
(divided)
2
tablespoons
fresh parsley
(chopped, plus more for garnish)
2
tablespoons
fresh basil
(chopped, plus more for garnish)
2
large
eggs
(beaten)
½
teaspoon
black pepper
24
ounces
marinara sauce
Instructions
Cook manicotti noodles al dente, drain, and rinse in cold water.
Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ¾ cup parmesan, parsley, basil, eggs, and black pepper. Transfer to a piping bag.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a baking dish. Fill and line up manicotti shells, then top with remaining sauce and cheeses.
Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until cheese melts. Broil 1-2 minutes to brown if desired.
Let cool for 10 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and ensure noodles are cooked al dente to prevent over-softening.
Calories:
550
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
pasta