Description
Indulge in the warmth of classic Italian comfort food with this golden manicotti recipe. Tender pasta tubes are generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, smothered in homemade marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Carefully fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture using a pastry bag or spoon.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine marinara sauce ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange filled manicotti on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, then cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 filled manicotti shells (270g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg