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Manicotti Recipe

A classic Italian dish filled with ricotta cheese and topped with marinara sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Manicotti

  • 8 pieces Manicotti shells
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff manicotti shells with the cheese mixture.
  5. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Place stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Baked, Cheese, Pasta
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