Description
A delicious pasta dish filled with cheese and baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed shells over the sauce in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Substitute spinach for some ricotta for variation.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: manicotti, pasta, Italian dish, baked pasta