Authentic Italian Manicotti
Indulge in authentic Italian manicotti, a comforting dish featuring creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella stuffed into tender pasta tubes. Topped with savory marinara sauce, this delightful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests. Simple to prepare yet full of flavor, each bite evokes the warmth of Italian home cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti tubes
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook manicotti until al dente (about half package time), then drain carefully.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each manicotti tube generously with the filling using a piping bag or spoon.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, arrange stuffed manicotti on top, pour remaining sauce over them, and sprinkle with leftover mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 manicotti tubes (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg