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

When it comes to comforting and satisfying Italian dishes, few things can compare to a hearty serving of manicotti. This classic pasta dish is filled with a rich and creamy three-cheese filling that will have your taste buds singing with delight. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, Three Cheese Manicotti is a surefire way to impress your loved ones with your culinary skills.

Manicotti is a traditional Italian dish that features large pasta tubes filled with a cream...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • ⅓ cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 7 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, bread crumbs, parsley and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spray dish with non-stick cooking spray and cover bottom of dish with a thin film of spaghetti sauce.
  • Fill each manicotti with cheese mixture and place in dish; cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top of sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for 40 minutes; serve.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 790mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 523mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 484mg