Description
This Three Cheese Manicotti is a comforting, cheesy pasta dish filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, smothered in marinara, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 manicotti shells, cooked al dente
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag, and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the filled shells. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a piping bag to easily fill manicotti shells.
- Don’t overcook pasta or it will tear when stuffing.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: three cheese manicotti, baked manicotti, stuffed pasta, vegetarian pasta, ricotta pasta