Cheese Manicotti
This cheese manicotti is a perfect balance of comfort and nutrition, featuring creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan baked in marinara sauce. Enjoy this easy cheese manicotti recipe today!
Ingredients
- 1 carton reduced-fat ricotta cheese 15 ounces
- 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 manicotti shells 8 ounces
- Additional minced fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, onion, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup each of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- In another bowl, mix marinara sauce with water. Spread 3/4 cup of this sauce onto the bottom of your prepared dish.
- Fill uncooked manicotti shells with the prepared cheese mixture. Arrange these over the marinara sauce in the dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Remove foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.