Three-Cheese Manicotti

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, creamy pasta tubes stuffed with a blend of mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan, baked in savory tomato sauce.
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These Three-Cheese Manicotti are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta tubes generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of mozzarella, cottage cheese, and sharp Parmesan. The filling is lightly seasoned with parsley, salt, and pepper, then nestled in a simple yet flavorful homemade tomato sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, the cheeses meld together to create a luscious, stretchy interior that contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a potluck contribution, or a meal prep option that freezes well. It’s satisfying, hearty, and brings the authentic taste of Italian home cooking to your table without requiring hours of preparation.

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Three-Cheese Manicotti

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 450

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These Three-Cheese Manicotti are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta tubes generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of mozzarella, cottage cheese, and sharp Parmesan. The filling is lightly seasoned with parsley, salt, and pepper, then nestled in a simple yet flavorful homemade tomato sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, the cheeses meld together to create a luscious, stretchy interior that contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a potluck contribution, or a meal prep option that freezes well. It's satisfying, hearty, and brings the authentic taste of Italian home cooking to your table without requiring hours of preparation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, dry spaghetti sauce mix, and water.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, the drained cottage cheese, and the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add the beaten eggs, snipped parsley, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture.
  7. Mix lightly until just combined, being careful not to overmix the cottage cheese.
  8. Stuff each cooked manicotti shell with about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture.
  9. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of the prepared tomato sauce into the bottom of a 12x7x2-inch baking dish.
  10. Arrange the stuffed manicotti shells in a single layer in the baking dish.
  11. Pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the top of the manicotti.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  13. Bake uncovered at 350°F (177°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 950mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 25g50%

* 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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