Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti

Name: Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Manicotti Pasta; 112 oz Pasta Sauce; 2 cups Ricotta Cheese; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 cups Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti features tender pasta tubes loaded with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and a hint of Parmesan, all baked in a generous blanket of tomato sauce until bubbling. The balance of rich, cheesy filling and bright, herby sauce makes it a comforting choice for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Prep10 mins
Cook1 hr 5 mins
Serves7
DifficultyEasy

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm.
3

Drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper; fill manicotti with the cheese mixture.
6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange the manicotti in a single layer; cover with the remaining sauce.
7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
8

Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes more; serve.