Cheese Manicotti

Name: Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 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 grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 4 cups marinara sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

This is the first meal I cooked for my husband, and years later he still enjoys my manicotti recipe! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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 grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix marinara sauce and water; spread 3/4 cup sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.
Bake, covered, 50 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

2 stuffed manicotti: 340 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Joan's Famous Manicotti in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2014

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Judy

Apr 15, 2018

Fabulous! I add Italian sausage and extra spices to the sauce for my husband.
thewyatts4

Oct 5, 2016

Everyone asked for seconds on this dinner. I think next time I'll add chopped spinach to the cheese mixture for a bit more depth in the flavor.
redcottagechronicles

Oct 19, 2015

The entire family enjoyed this Cheesy Manicotti. I prepared it exactly as instructed, using a lower fat version of ricotta and pre-chopped onions and the recipe came together quickly. I also used a piping bag to fill the shells which made it super easy. It really is a delicious comfort food that will be appearing in my menu plan again in the near future!

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