Manicotti Ripieni Recipe
two pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, baked in our brick oven with house marinara add meatballs or sausage
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Ingredients
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Filling and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your brick oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Manicotti Shells
Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Stuff the Shells
Carefully fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a piping bag or a spoon.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed manicotti shells in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- 6
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7
Add Meatballs or Sausage (Optional)
If desired, add meatballs or sausage pieces on top of the cheese.
- 8
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then serve hot.




