Cheese Manicotti

Overhead view of manicotti on a white plate. Garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Fork and red napkin off to the side.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: manicotti recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Calories: 513kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This easy Cheese Manicotti recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Stuffed with 3 kinds of cheese and herbs then baked in pasta sauce. It will become a family favorite for sure!

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Ingredients

1 (25 ounce) (722g) jar marinara sauce
8 ounces (227g) manicotti pasta
1 (15 ounce) (425g) ricotta cheese
16 ounces (452g) shredded mozzarella
1 cup (100g) grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil, garlic powder, and onion powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and manicotti pasta and boil 2 minutes before pasta is al dente. Drain water.
In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, 3 cups mozzarella, ¾ cup parmesan, egg, herbs, onion powder, and garlic powder. Spoon into a large ziploc plastic bag or piping bag.
Fill each partially cooked pasta shell and place into prepared baking pan. Pour remaining sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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