Easy Manicotti With Cheese

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy ricotta-filled pasta tubes baked in rich tomato sauce for a comforting family dinner
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This comforting Italian-American classic features tender pasta tubes stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, nestled in a warm, homemade-style spaghetti sauce. The combination of melted cheeses and savory tomato creates a rich, satisfying texture that is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. It’s a vegetarian-friendly dish that delivers bold flavor without complicated steps. Ideal for meal prepping, these manicotti freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy a hot, homemade meal on busy evenings. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels like a hug on a plate.

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Easy Manicotti With Cheese

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1229.3

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This comforting Italian-American classic features tender pasta tubes stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, nestled in a warm, homemade-style spaghetti sauce. The combination of melted cheeses and savory tomato creates a rich, satisfying texture that is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a vegetarian-friendly dish that delivers bold flavor without complicated steps. Ideal for meal prepping, these manicotti freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy a hot, homemade meal on busy evenings. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels like a hug on a plate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204ðC).
  2. In a saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and water; heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each uncooked manicotti tube with the cheese mixture.
  5. Pour 1 cup of the warm sauce onto the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  6. Arrange the filled manicotti tubes in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the pasta tubes.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes or until the sauce is hot and bubbly.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top slightly.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1229.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.9g76%
Saturated Fat 30.3g152%
Cholesterol 165.6mg56%
Sodium 41258.6mg1720%
Total Carbohydrate 105.6g36%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
Sugars 26.8g
Protein 70.2g141%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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