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Delicious homemade lasagna with melted cheese and rich tomato sauce on a white plate.

Manicotti Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh and finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 manicotti shells uncooked
  • 24 oz marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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  • Fill each uncooked manicotti shell with the cheese mixture, using a spoon or a piping bag.
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  • Place the filled manicotti in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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  • Heat the marinara sauce until it reaches a simmer, then pour it over the manicotti, making sure they are completely covered.
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  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, sealing the edges to keep the steam in.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
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  • Remove the foil, sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1187mgFiber: 3g
Keyword cheese, italian, manicotti, pasta
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