Best Manicotti Recipe
A classic baked pasta dish with ricotta-filled manicotti shells topped with marinara and cheese.
Ingredients
- Pasta:
- 12 manicotti shells
- Cheese Filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Optional Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook manicotti shells until al dente and drain.
- Mix ricotta, cheeses, egg, and seasonings.
- Fill shells and place in a baking dish with sauce.
- Top with more sauce and cheese.
- Bake until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Do not overcook pasta shells
Use enough sauce to keep the pasta moist
Let the dish rest before serving
Use a piping bag for easier filling
Use enough sauce to keep the pasta moist
Let the dish rest before serving
Use a piping bag for easier filling