3 Cheese Manicotti
This creamy cheese manicotti is made with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Seasoned with a bit of sweet dried basal and smothered in delicious marinara sauce, it will please every pasta loving member of your family!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 large casserole dish
- 1 cheese grater
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce tub ricotta cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried sweet basal
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 4 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 8 ounce package manicotti noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, onion, egg, basal, salt and pepper. Fold in ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Transfer ¾ cup marinara sauce to the casserole dish, spreading to completely cover the bottom. Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill dry manicotti shells with filling (about 11 shells), arrange over marinara sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the noodles to cover completely. Cover with foil and bake for about 50 minutes, until noodles are softened.
- Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Return to oven, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 more minutes, until cheese is fully melted. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven safe dish at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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