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A plated serving of baked stuffed manicotti, recipe with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and parsley sprinkled on top.

Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

A delicious and comforting Italian dish of Stuffed Manicotti Recipe pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
"Rest Time" 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces Manicotti shells - Make sure they are slightly undercooked to prevent tearing
  • 2 teaspoon Salt for pasta water - To season the pasta water
  • 2 cups Whole milk ricotta cheese - For the filling
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach chopped - Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 2 large Eggs - To bind the filling
  • 1 cup Fresh mozzarella cheese - For mixing in the filling and topping
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced - For flavor enhancement
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg - To add a warm spice note
  • To taste Salt and pepper - For seasoning the filling and sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce - To cover the bottom of the baking dish
  • 1 cup Extra mozzarella cheese - For topping the dish
  • 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves - For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for pasta (For boiling manicotti shells)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For preparing the filling)
  • 1 9x13 baking dish (For assembling and baking the dish)
  • 1 Piping bag or zip-top bag (For assembling and baking the dish)
  • Several Clean kitchen towels (To keep the shells from sticking)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta shells until slightly tender and drain carefully.
    An overhead shot of ingredients for stuffed manicotti, including uncooked pasta shells, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a block of cheese.
  2. Mix ricotta with spinach, eggs, and cheese for creamy filling.
    A bowl filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, stirred together to make the filling for stuffed manicotti.
  3. Stuff manicotti shells with ricotta mixture and place in dish.
    A close-up shot of stuffed manicotti shells filled with a ricotta mixture and placed in tomato sauce, with one shell being lifted with a spoon.
  4. Top shells with sauce, cheese, and bake until golden.
    A close-up shot of a baking dish with baked stuffed manicotti shells, topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh herbs.
  5. Allow manicotti to rest before serving for best results.
    A plated serving of baked stuffed manicotti, recipe with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and parsley sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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