Description
Authentic Italian manicotti is a comforting dish featuring tender pasta tubes filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, bathed in rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe combines classic Italian flavors that will leave everyone craving more. With its simple preparation steps, you can impress even novice cooks and make memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti pasta tubes
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the manicotti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each manicotti tube with the cheese mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Spread some marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti on top and cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed manicotti (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg