CHEESE MANICOTTI

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Cheese manicotti was the first meal I cooked for my husband, and all these years later, he still enjoys it! -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
Additional parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix marinara sauce and water; spread 3/4 cup sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, covered, 50 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MDImran Hasan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of the cheese filling and the marinara sauce.


RA RUHUL AMIN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of the cheese filling and the marinara sauce.


gloomy niladri
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


S1S sports gaming
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayank Tamang
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of the cheese filling and the marinara sauce.


Shehzadi Shehzadi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of the cheese filling and the marinara sauce.


Paul cummings
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


mdsahjalal khan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Bunger
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of the cheese filling and the marinara sauce.


Bishwas Nepal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rasha Hasan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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