Ingredients for 3 Cheese Manicotti
- 1 (12 ounce) package manicotti shells
- 4 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces chive & onion cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups your favorite spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make 3 Cheese Manicotti
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Rinse well under cold water and set aside to dry completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 3 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of your favorite marinara sauce (about 1 cup) on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the cream cheese mixture. Arrange the filled shells in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti, ensuring they are mostly covered.
- Sprinkle 1 cup (2 ounces) of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the manicotti is heated through. Keep a close eye on it as ovens vary!
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
44 g
Sugar
38g
Fat
95g
Carbs
5g
