Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 -16 manicotti, cooked and set aside; 1 ½ cups favourite pasta sauce; 2 -3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or more or less); 4 cups ricotta cheese; 2 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (can use more); 2 cups grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup finely grated onion (NO MORE); 1 -2 minced fresh garlic clove (no more than 2 cloves!); 4 medium eggs, slightly beaten; 1 pinch dry oregano; 1 pinch dry basil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

14 -16 manicotti, cooked and set aside
1 ½ cups favourite pasta sauce
2 -3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or more or less)
4 cups ricotta cheese
2 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (can use more)
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely grated onion (NO MORE)
1 -2 minced fresh garlic clove (no more than 2 cloves!)
4 medium eggs, slightly beaten
1 pinch dry oregano
1 pinch dry basil
salt and pepper

1
Set oven to TO 375.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan.
3
Mix all the filling ingredients together, then cover and place in the fridge for 1 or more hours (up to 24 hours) to blend the flavors.
4
Remove the filling from the fridge and stuff the cooked pasta shells (careful not to overstuff or they will open when baked).
5
Place the shells side be side in the buttered baking dish.
6
At this point the shells can be covered and refrigerated to be baked later.
7
Drizzle about 1-1/2 cups (or a little more) of the pasta sauce evenly over the shells (do not cover the shells completely).
8
Sprinkle with about 2-3 cups of mozzarella cheese on top (or use desired amount).
9
Cover LOOSLEY with foil, and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
10
Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
11
Let sit for about 5-7 minutes before serving.
12
Delicious!

1534

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 -16 manicotti, cooked and set aside, 1 ½ cups favourite pasta sauce, 2 -3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or more or less), 4 cups ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Cheese Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Manicotti

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