Three-Cheese Manicotti
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses make a scrumptious filling for these hearty shells. To add the cheese mixture without tearing the pasta shells, use a spoon that will fit inside each shell.
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients
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1/4 cupchopped onionsee savings
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1clove garlic, mincedsee savings
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1 tablespooncooking oilsee savings
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1 14-1/2-ouncecan tomatoes, cut upsee savings
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1 8-ouncecan tomato saucesee savings
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1 teaspoonsugarsee savings
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1 teaspoondried oregano, crushedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoondried thyme, crushedsee savings
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1 smallbay leafsee savings
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8dried manicotti shellssee savings
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2beaten eggssee savings
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2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)see savings
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1-1/2 cupsricotta cheese or cream-style cottage cheesesee savings
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1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings
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1/2 cupsnipped fresh parsleysee savings
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1/2 teaspoondried oregano, crushedsee savings
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Dashpeppersee savings
Directions
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For sauce, in a 2-quart saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, the 1 teaspoon oregano, the thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse shells in cold water.
3.
For filling, in a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, half of the mozzarella cheese, the ricotta or cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, the 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and dash pepper. Spoon filling into manicotti.
4.
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 atop.
5.
Bake the stuffed manicotti, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare as above, except do not bake. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake as above.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 284, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 586 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 28%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 53%, Iron 19%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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