Stuffed Manicotti
The ultimate comfort food, Stuffed Manicotti is a creamy, cheesy delight that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for cozy dinners, this easy weeknight meal is topped with rich marinara sauce and bubbling cheese, making it irresistible. You’ll want to make it tonight!
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Oven
Ingredients
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 10 ounces frozen spinach chopped, thawed and squeezed dried
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 8 ounces manicotti shells uncooked
- 4 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F°.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, onion, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt, pepper, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread about 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or plastic ziploc bag, cut off a little from one end.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with ricotta mixture and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
- Cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour covered, then 15-20 minutes uncovered.
- Serve garnished with basil if preferred and more grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can either transfer leftovers to an airtight container or leave them in the baking dish covered well with plastic. The leftovers will last 3 to 5 days refrigerated.
- Tip 2: To reheat, microwave at 30 second intervals until heated through. You can also reheat leftovers in the oven, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until hot.