The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.
Step 4
Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step 5
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 612 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat12g | 61% |
Cholesterol96mg | 32% |
Sodium1679mg | 73% |
Total Carbohydrate65g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 29% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein34g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 31% |
Calcium837mg | 64% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium985mg | 21% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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