Description
Experience the warmth of home with this authentic Italian manicotti, a classic dish that combines tender pasta tubes filled with creamy ricotta and topped with rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table. With its delightful flavors and textures, each bite feels like a warm hug from Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large manicotti shells
- 15 oz fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot; cook manicotti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each manicotti shell generously with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place filled shells upright in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed manicotti (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg