Cheese Manicotti
Classic Cheese Manicotti baked in marinara sauce with a creamy three-cheese filling and lots of melty mozzarella. A comforting, family-friendly Italian dinner that’s easy to make.
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Ingredients
- One 8-ounce package manicotti noodles
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (divided)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, (divided)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil ((plus more for garnish))
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 36 ounces jarred marinara sauce
Steps
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Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the manicotti shells to the boiling water, remove it from heat, and let them sit in the hot water for 5 minutes. Drain, and lay out the partially cooked shells on a cutting board.
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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray
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In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, garlic, garlic salt and pepper.
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Spread about 2 cups of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Stuff each of the manicotti shells with the cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Spray foil with nonstick spray, and cover the dish with the foil; bake for 45 minutes. Take off the foil, and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan. Continue baking 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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