Marry Me Manicotti Recipe

Name: Marry Me Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 ml). olive oil; 1 small onion, peeled and chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste; 1 14 oz (392 grm). can plum tomatoes; 2 cups (475 ml) water; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). basil; 2 cups (475 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup (125 ml) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) small curd cottage cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesean cheese, grated; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup (125 ml) snipped parsley; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt; 10-12 manicotti shells, uncooked

Servings: persons

3 tbsp (45 ml). olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
1 14 oz (392 grm). can plum tomatoes
2 cups (475 ml) water
1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 tsp (2 ml). basil
2 cups (475 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup (125 ml) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesean cheese, grated
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup (125 ml) snipped parsley
1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
10-12 manicotti shells, uncooked

1
Saute onion and garlic in oil.
2
Add remaining ingredients.
3
Simmer about 45 minutes or until thick.
4
Combine one cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, parmesean cheese, eggs, parsley and salt.
5
Mix well and use to stuff uncooked manicotti shells (I use a tsp to stuff them with).
6
Pour one half of sauce into oblong baking dish.
7
Arrange manicotti shells on top of sauce.
8
Pour remaining sauce over shells.
9
Sprinkle with remaining one cup mozzarella cheese.
10
Cover with foil.
11
Bake in pre-heated 400 degree (200 C.) oven for 40 minutes or until pasta is tender.

522

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp (45 ml). olive oil, 1 small onion, peeled and chopped, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Marry Me Manicotti falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marry Me Manicotti

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