Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

This cheesy, comforting Cheese Stuffed Manicotti recipe, contributed by a mom of four, is a family favorite! Creamy ricotta and mozzarella filling is generously stuffed into tender manicotti shells, smothered in rich tomato sauce, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 763.8 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

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How to Make Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded), 1 large egg, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spoon the cheese mixture into 12 uncooked jumbo manicotti shells, filling generously.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 cups of your favorite spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Arrange the filled manicotti shells in the baking dish over the sauce.
  6. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the manicotti shells.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 1 hour.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
  10. Sprinkle with extra shredded mozzarella cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking if desired.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

65g

Carbs

30g

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