Easy Baked Manicotti
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Baked Manicotti recipe, featuring a creamy ricotta filling and layers of rich marinara sauce baked to perfection. With a blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses, each tender pasta shell bursts with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this baked pasta dish comes together with just 20 minutes of prep time and fills your kitchen with cheesy, Italian-inspired aromas. Topped with golden, bubbly cheese and a drizzle of olive oil for added richness, this manicotti is a crowd-pleasing classic that's easy to make yet irresistibly delicious. Serve it with fresh garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for keywords like "easy baked manicotti recipe," "cheesy stuffed pasta," and "Italian comfort food."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 Manicotti shells
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the manicotti shells until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Mix until well-blended.
Carefully fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a small spoon or piping bag. Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing the shells.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange the filled manicotti shells in a single layer over the sauce.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the manicotti shells, ensuring they're well covered to prevent drying out during baking.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.
Drizzle olive oil over the top layer of cheese for added richness.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown.
Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
