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Baked Manicotti Recipe

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@thecommongood

Dec 16 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Baked Manicotti in just 1h . Ricotta | Sauce Mornay | Winter Greens

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Ingredients

Pasta

Ricotta Filling

Sauce Mornay

Winter Greens

Preparation

Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Manicotti

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the manicotti shells for about 6-7 minutes, or until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.

Ricotta Filling

3. Mix the Filling

In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

4. Fill the Manicotti

Using a piping bag or a spoon, carefully fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture.

Sauce Mornay

5. Make the Roux

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbly but not browned.

6. Add the Milk

Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle simmer.

7. Finish the Sauce

Stir in grated Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Remove from heat once the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Winter Greens

8. Sauté the Greens

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped kale, season with salt, and sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Assembly and Baking

9. Assemble the Dish

In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of Sauce Mornay on the bottom. Place the filled manicotti shells in the dish, then pour the remaining Sauce Mornay over the top.

10. Bake

Cover the 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 golden and bubbly.

11. Serve

Once baked, let the manicotti cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with sautéed winter greens on the side.

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