Baked Manicotti Recipe
Ricotta-stuffed tubes with Italian cheeses and marinara. Served with either our house salad, caesar salad or soup
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the manicotti tubes and cook for 6-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assembly
- 4
Fill the Manicotti
Using a piping bag or a spoon, carefully fill each manicotti tube with the ricotta cheese mixture. Place the filled tubes in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Add Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the filled manicotti. Make sure all tubes are well covered to prevent drying during baking.
- 6
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Baking
- 7
- 8
Serve
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or soup.