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Easy Recipes: Cheesy Manicotti for the Whole Family

This comforting cheesy manicotti is one of those easy recipes that everyone loves—perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Biscuits With Crisco Homemade, Chicken Alfredo Recipe With Broccoli, Cottage Cheese Protein Mousse, Crumble Cookie, easy healthy trader joes recipes, easy recipes, Make Garlic Bread
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) package manicotti shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (32 oz) jar pasta sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook manicotti shells in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff cooked shells with the cheese mixture and arrange in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Pour pasta sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly.

Notes

For a spicier version, mix red pepper flakes into the cheese filling or use a spicy marinara.