Description
A comforting and cheesy pasta dish filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan that is perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, for topping
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them well and set them aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each manicotti noodle with the cheese mixture. Don’t worry if it gets a bit messy—that’s all part of the fun!
- Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce at the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Place the filled manicotti in the dish and cover them generously with the remaining spaghetti sauce.
- Top it all off with additional shredded mozzarella cheese for that ultimate melty goodness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You might want to keep an eye on it to avoid over-browning.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This brief pause allows the cheese to set just right!
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh salad and garlic bread. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Three Cheese Manicotti, pasta, cheesy pasta, Italian dish, family meal