Manicotti Magic: 9 Secrets to Perfectly Stuffed Pasta Every Time
Delicious and easy manicotti recipe that's perfect for a family dinner. Stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with marinara sauce and baked to golden perfection.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 each Manicotti shells Cooked al dente
- 15 ounce Ricotta cheese Whole milk ricotta
- 10 ounce Frozen spinach Thawed and squeezed dry
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg Lightly beaten
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 24 ounce Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the filled manicotti shells in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti shells.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the manicotti is heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. Feel free to add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the cheese mixture for a heartier dish.