Manicotti Recipe

This Manicotti Recipe is so easy to make and can be on your table in under an hour (mostly baking time). This is one of our tried and true family recipes.

MANICOTTI

One of our family’s tried and true recipes is this delicious Manicotti recipe. It is such a simple dinner to make and can be on your table in less than an hour.  We don’t make it a ton because it is full of cheese, but when we the kids see it on the Chalkboard Menu or see me making it, they always get excited!

HOW TO MAKE MANICOTTI

To make filling the noodles an easy process, simply place your cheese mixture in a Ziploc or frosting baggie (cut the tip off if needed) and then squeeze the filling into the noodles one at a time.  As you can see, I don’t fill the noodles all the way full.  This way I can get twice as many noodles in the pan.  My husband also doesn’t like the noodles totally stuffed.  He likes more noodle to cheese ratio.

Sometimes, if I have a little time I will make my own Red Sauce…but most of the times I will use a bottle of our favorite prepared Spaghetti Sauce. This makes it super easy!

This time I didn’t end up using fresh spinach because I didn’t have any…but it is always delicious to throw some spinach in your cheese mixture (chopped) or on top of the noodles and then cover with sauce!

MANICOTTI RECIPE

Serve with a fresh green salad and some veggies and some Garlic Bread and you have a pretty tasty and easy dinner idea!

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Manicotti Recipe

This Manicotti Recipe is so easy to make and can be on your table in under an hour (mostly baking time). This is one of our tried and true family recipes.

Servings 12 servings

Calories 196 kcal

Author Amy

Ingredients

• 1 pint part-skim Ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Parsley chopped
• 1-2 cups fresh baby Spinach
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 16 oz. jar spaghetti sauce or homemade sauce
• 5 1/2 oz. manicotti pasta

Instructions

1. Cook manicotti in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce . Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Manicotti Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 62mg21%

Sodium 283mg12%

Potassium 124mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 608IU12%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 287mg29%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

COOKING SUPPLIES

• Stainless steel skillet
• Pasta Strainer
• Clip-On Pot Strainer
• Wooden Utensils
• Stainless Steel Pasta Server
• Rotary Parmesan Cheese Grater (restaurant style)

PASTA RECIPES

Sharing some more of our favorite pasta and salad recipes below:

• Italian Macaroni and Cheese
• Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
• Crockpot Mac and Cheese
• Mac and Cheese Kielbasa
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
• Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
• Spaghetti Carbonara
• Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

SALAD RECIPES

• Berry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
• Orange Vinaigrette Salad
• Best Chicken Salad Recipe
• Italian Pasta Salad
• Cold Tortellini Salad Recipe
• Spring Veggie Pasta Salad
• Frog Eye Salad
• Raspberry Pretzel Salad
• Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing Recipe