Manicotti

Manicotti tubes are stuffed with a rich and creamy three-cheese filling, topped with sauce, and baked until bubbly for a family favorite pasta dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 676 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 5.5 ounces manicotti pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 4

Mix ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 5

Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into an 11x17-inch baking dish. Stuff each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.