Easy Baked Cheese Manicotti Recipe
Easy Baked Cheese Manicotti is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Plus, it's always a hit with your family and friends.
Servings: 14 pieces
Calories: 175kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
9 X 13 Cake Pan
Dinnerware
Serving Platter
Oval Casserole
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Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Manicotti Pasta uncooked, my box had 14 manicotti in it.
- 48 Ounces Tomato Sauce jarred pasta sauce
Cheese Filling
- 15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese 1 container
- 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1 Cup Provolone cheese Shredded
- ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
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Instructions
- In a kettle of boiling water, cook pasta until it is just a bit undercooked. Drain and set aside.8 Ounces Manicotti Pasta
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese, 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, 1 Cup Provolone cheese, ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese, 2 large Eggs, 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- In a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish add 24 ounces of the tomato pasta sauce.48 Ounces Tomato Sauce
- Stuff the pasta with the cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Cover with the remaining 24 ounces of pasta sauce. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.
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Can You Freeze Manicotti?
Yes, this is a great make ahead freezer meal. Since this is a hearty pasta, it will hold up well to freezing. Just assembly the ingredients, place in a freezer-safe container. It will keep for up to 4 months. When you are ready to make this dish, you can either thaw and bake or bake from frozen. If you plan on baking from frozen make sure that your container is freezer to the oven friendly. Just add an additional 40 minutes onto the baking time if baking from frozen.Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg
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