Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 476.36 kcal High 24%
- Protein 22.29 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 40.17 g 15%
- Total Fat 25.54 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.7 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.23 mg High 26%
- Sodium 2442.63 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 8.39 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 22.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 558.06 mg Good Source 43%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1584.93 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 190.18 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 10.76 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Cheese Stuffed Manicotti is made with 8 ingredients and serves 7. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Manicotti Pasta. Each serving provides about 476.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Manicotti Pasta, Pasta Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti healthy?
- Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 476.36 calories and 22.29 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2442.63 mg (106% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.7 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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