Easy Ina Garten Stuffed Manicotti Recipe
The Easy Ina Garten Stuffed Manicotti Recipe is creamy, cheesy and perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- 12 manicotti pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for greasing dish
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C.
Cook pasta
- Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions. Drain and cool slightly.
Prepare filling
- In mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, pepper.
Grease baking dish
- Lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil.
Stuff pasta
- Fill each manicotti shell with cheese mixture using spoon.
Arrange shells
- Place stuffed shells in greased baking dish in a single layer.
Add sauce
- Pour tomato sauce evenly over the shells.
Top with cheese
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top.
Cover dish
- Cover dish with aluminum foil to prevent drying.
Bake
- Bake for 25 minutes covered.
Uncover
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Rest
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish
- Add fresh parsley on top for decoration.
Serve
- Serve warm and enjoy creamy stuffed pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Add cooked spinach to filling for extra nutrients.
- Use your favorite tomato sauce.
- Substitute mozzarella with fontina for richer taste.
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for meaty version.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.