Quick Italian Manicotti Recipe

Name: Quick Italian Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces manicotti shells; Cheese Filling (see below); 1 small jar spaghetti sauce; Grated Parmesan cheese; Cheese Filling:; 1 pound ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley; 1/2 pound fresh Mozzarella; cheese, diced; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan; cheese; Pinch nutmeg

Servings: persons

8 ounces manicotti shells
Cheese Filling (see below)
1 small jar spaghetti sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Filling:
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1/2 pound fresh Mozzarella
cheese, diced
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
cheese
Pinch nutmeg

1
Into 3 quarts of rapidly boiling salted water, carefully place the manicotti shells. Stir gently. After water returns to a rapid boil, continue cooking for 6 minutes. Do not overcook - parboil only. Remove pot from stove and pour off 3/4 of the boiling water. Add sufficient cold tap water to stop further cooking and allow parboiled manicotti shells to be handled for filling. Remove manicotti shells from water one at a time, cut lengthwise down shell, and fill with cheese filling.
2
Select a suitable flat baking dish to hold filled manicotti shells and pour enough spaghetti sauce into the dish to barely cover the bottom. Arrange filled shells side by side in a single layer and pour remaining sauce over them. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal tightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350o for 20 minutes. Remove foil cover, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and allow to bake an additional 10 minutes with cover removed.
3
Cheese Filling:
4
Combine ricotta, fresh Mozzarella, eggs, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well blended.

490

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces manicotti shells, Cheese Filling (see below), 1 small jar spaghetti sauce, Grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Quick Italian 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.

Quick Italian Manicotti

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