Manicotti Recipe

Manicotti recipe is a traditional Italian baked pasta dish known for its rich flavor and creamy filling. Large pasta tubes are filled with a smooth blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, then baked in a savory spaghetti sauce until warm and bubbly. This comforting pasta meal is perfect for family dinners and is often served with fresh salad and warm garlic bread.
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Ingredients

5 1/2 ounces manicotti pasta
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare all ingredients.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the manicotti pasta for about 10 to 12 minutes until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse it gently with cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until the filling becomes smooth and evenly blended.
Spread about 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.
Fill each cooked manicotti shell with around 3 tablespoons of the prepared cheese mixture.
Arrange the stuffed pasta shells in the baking dish over the sauce.
Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce evenly on top of the stuffed manicotti.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the pasta is fully heated.
Remove from the oven and let the manicotti rest for a few minutes before serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 1 (11×17-inch) casserole