Manicotti Recipe
Tubular noodles filled with our Ricotta cheese mixture in a tomato sauce topped with cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Filling and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Noodles
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the manicotti noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Stuff the Noodles
Using a spoon or a piping bag, carefully fill each manicotti noodle with the cheese mixture.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
Spread half of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed manicotti on top of the sauce. Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta.
- 5
Prepare the Cream Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until warmed through. Drizzle the cream over the assembled manicotti.
- 6
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
