Manicotti recepe
This manicotti recipe is a classic Italian baked pasta dish filled with creamy ricotta cheese, topped with rich marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy manicotti delivers comforting flavors and a satisfying cheesy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Manicotti pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Egg
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Marinara sauce
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange filled shells on top.
- Pour remaining sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a piping bag for easier filling.Don’t overcook the pasta to prevent tearing.Let it rest before serving for better structure.
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