Mock Manicotti
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delectable Mock Manicotti recipe! Perfect for satisfying Italian cravings without the hassle, this creative twist uses tender lasagna noodles rolled around a creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese filling, infused with hints of Parmesan, fresh parsley, and comforting spices. Topped with rich marinara sauce and melty mozzarella, every bite is bursting with flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a bake that leaves the dish bubbling and golden, this easy-to-make meal is ideal for busy nights. Serve it up with a crisp side salad or garlic bread, and enjoy a hearty, homemade take on a restaurant favorite. It's the ultimate comfort food casserole that's as impressive as it is simple to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 sheets Lasagna noodles
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool and prevent sticking.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the filling.
Spread 1/4 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Take one lasagna noodle and spread about 3 tablespoons of the cheese filling along its length. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the rolled noodles, ensuring they are fully covered to prevent drying out.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and lightly browned.
Let the mock manicotti rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.7 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.4 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5922 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.4 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 195.4 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 4273 mg | 329% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*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.
