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Three-Cheese Manicotti

A flavorful Italian meatless Three Cheese Manicotti.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese manicotti, dinner, gluten-free, Manicotti, marinara, meatless
Servings: 8 Manicotti
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 16- oz. can tomatoes cut up (I puree them)
  • 1 8- oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme crushed
  • 1 small bay leaf I like to crush my bay leaf and leave it in the sauce
  • 8 manicotti shells
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz.
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup snipped parsley I use a couple of Tbsp. dried
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano crushed
  • dash of pepper

Instructions

  • For the sauce:
    In a 2-quart saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. (since I crush mine, I never have to remember to remove it)
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook manicotti according to package directions; (usually 7 minutes is perfect) drain. Rinse shells in cold water.
  • For the filling:
    In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, half of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, the 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and a dash of pepper.
  • Spoon filling into manicotti, using a spoon that will fit inside each shell without tearing it.
  • Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. 
  • At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or bake covered for 35-40 minutes. Manicotti should be heated through.

Notes

This recipe can also be used to stuff giant pasta shells.

Nutrition

Serving: -1manicotti | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 776IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg