Three Cheese Manicotti II

Manicotti shells are baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 612 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.

Step 4

Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.