Baked Manicotti
450kcal
Ingredients
- 12 manicotti pasta shells
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- piping bag
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
- Fill a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the cheese mixture, then snip off a corner to create a small opening. Gently pipe the mixture into each manicotti shell until fully filled.
- Arrange the filled shells in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, spreading it evenly to coat.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan over the top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories450kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein25gFat22gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat7gCholesterol85mgSodium900mgPotassium400mgFiber3gSugar6gVitamin A800IUVitamin C10mgCalcium500mgIron2mg