How to Make Manicotti with Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a classic Italian comfort food dish, look no further than manicotti with cheese. This indulgent dish features large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a rich and creamy cheese filling, then baked to perfection in a flavorful marinara sauce. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

Manicotti is a type of pasta that is perfect for stuffing and baking. The large size of the tubes allows for a generous amoun...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 ½ (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 7

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent noodles from sticking together.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.
  • Nutrition

    736 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 2309mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 88g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 446mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1584mg