Cheese Manicotti

🛒 Ingredients

• Manicotti pasta shells 50 g · 185 kcal
• Ricotta cheese 112 g · 196 kcal
• Shredded Mozzarella cheese 50 g · 125 kcal
• Grated Parmesan cheese 13 g · 49 kcal
• Large egg 13 g · 20 kcal
• Marinara sauce 150 g · 105 kcal
• Olive oil 4 g · 31 kcal
• Garlic powder 1 g · 0 kcal
• Dried Italian parsley 1 g · 0 kcal
• Black pepper 1 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, all the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, dried Italian parsley, and black pepper; mix well until thoroughly combined.
3. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish.
4. Carefully fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or a piping bag, then arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
5. Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed manicotti and sprinkle with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.