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Cheese Manicotti

Manicotti shells stuffed with a 3-cheese mixture smothered in pasta sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 13 x 9, cheesy, easy dinner, hearty, manicotti shells, pasta sauce
Yield: 14 shells
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 8 oz. box manicotti shells, uncooked
  • 16 oz. mozzarella cheese ball
  • 1/2 lb. tub ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup Jack cheese, shredded (or small cottage cheese)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. parsley flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 24 oz. jar pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour 1 cup pasta sauce and 1/2 cup water in 13 x 9 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Shred half the mozzarella cheese ball and slice the remaining half. Set the slices aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the shredded mozzarella, ricotta, Jack cheese, egg, oregano, parsley flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill each shell with cheese mixture and place in dish. Add 1 cup water to the pasta sauce still in the jar and pour evenly over shells.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Add slices of mozzarella on top, recover with foil. Continue baking for 15 minutes more. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg