Manicotti with Cheese

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"A delicious and cheesy manicotti recipe! Only use whole milk mozzarella and do not over bake when you heat it up. This recipe is delicious. Enjoy!" — Mary

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 24, 2005

Wow, this manicotti is super! I did not boil the manicotti because it breaks too easily. Filling them while they are raw is fine...just make sure the manicotti "rests" in the sauce for at least a few hours before cooking so it absorbs some of the moisture from the sauce. I followed ingredients almost exactly, except I added a large can of crushed tomatoes in addition to the spaghetti sauce and I added a teaspoon of garlic salt and a dash of italian seasoning to the cheese mixture. Adding a can of crushed tomatoes gives it more of a homemade taste and more moisture because Prego / Ragu tends to tast a little processed. Adding the garlic salt and italian seasoning gave the cheese more flavor. Anyway, it came out great! Very creamy and flavorful. I also made sure to use good quality fresh grated Parmesan...none of that green can stuff! Definitely a keeper! P.S. I would NOT recommend adding an egg to the mixture...unless you want ricotta cheese that has scrambled egg consistancy! This mixture stays together fine without it, so don't add it!!!

—ATOMICLUSH

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 13, 2006

This was an average recipe. Nothing bad, but nothing spectacular. It seemed like it was missing something. I probably won't make it again, and I'll keep looking for another manicotti recipe.

—KENDRA_07

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Jan 06, 2003

To take the bland out forget the egg and add garlic cloves that have been oven roasted (makes a big difference) crushed and blended well with cheese mixture. Also replace the parsley with double the amount of fresh spinish and place slices of Itialian sausage around the pasta than cover with sauce and bake as instructed.

—SAAWWMEH

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Apr 16, 2007

This is the best recipe I have ever gotten from allrecipes. I loved it and my family has told me to make part of our regular menu. I have made it several times since. The recipe is perfect the way it is so you dont need to make any changes.

—Becky

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Jan 23, 2005

My hubby volunteered me to make manicotti for the potluck lunch at his job during the holidays. He assumed because I am part Italian I knew how to make it even though in the 13 years we've been together never once had I made it for him. Thank the lord for this recipe. It was easy to follow although stuffing the shells can be very tricky! LOL!! Everyone at my hubby's work raved about these and I have passed the recipe on! Thanx so much for saving me! LOL!!

—Chrissy Fessler

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Mar 19, 2009

I made it for a fund-raiser dinner and it got great reviews! I really appreciated the comment someone added about stuffing them before they were cooked. I used a one of my frosting decorating bags and it was easy.

—icare

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Mar 17, 2006

I just made this today and it was very easy to make and I think it came out great and next time I make it, I would add some stuff to it, as others have done. I also agree that there is No need to add the egg.

—KIT

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Apr 05, 2011

This is a great base recipe, you can add anything you like to the filling per your taste. If your worried about the egg, leave it out it will be fine. A easy trick to filling this pasta take a plastic storage freezer bag and put the filling inside, then snip the tip off and use like you would a pastry bag. You can toss it when your done and almost everyone has these on hand. Very simple recipe thank you for it!

—msolomon1

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Nutrition

Calories
736 kcal
37%

Carbohydrates
88 g
28%

Cholesterol
73 mg
24%

Fat
29.9 g
46%

Fiber
12.8 g
51%

Protein
28.4 g
57%

Sodium
2309 mg
92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Manicotti with Cheese

Serving Size: 1/7 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 736
Calories from Fat: 269

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.9g 46 %
Saturated Fat 13.8g 69 %
Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 2309mg 92 %
Potassium 1584mg 44 %
Total Carbohydrates 88g 28 %
Dietary Fiber 12.8g 51 %
Protein 28.4g 57 %
Sugars 41.2g
Vitamin A 54 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 56 %
Iron 47 %
** Thiamin 26 %
Niacin 183 %
Vitamin B6 54 %
Magnesium 45 %
Folate 75 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.