Three Cheese Manicotti
Three Cheese Manicotti is a comforting, cheesy dish that’s perfect for family dinners or a cozy meal at home. When you need a dinner everyone loves, this is it!
Made with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this recipe packs creamy, savory flavors in every bite. With uncooked noodles that bake perfectly in the oven, it’s simple to prepare and a great choice for busy evenings when you want something hearty and satisfying.
And because this recipe makes just THREE servings, it’s perfect for small households that don’t want to be overwhelmed by leftovers. You’ve got enough for three people, or two people for dinner and one extra serving for the freezer OR a lunch the next day. You won’t be eating this recipe for a week straight.
This Recipe Saves You Time
It comes together quickly because it relies on a couple of quick-cook ingredients. And weeknights need quick prep!
This recipe saves time by:
- using premade pasta sauce
- skipping the pre-cooking step for the pasta shells-SO helpful because they always stick together!
- everything bakes together in a single baking dish
You can use uncooked noodles in this recipe because the pasta cooks as it bakes, absorbing moisture from the sauce and the steam created in the dish. The generous amount of spaghetti sauce and the tightly covered foil create the perfect environment for the noodles to soften and cook evenly.
This method saves time by eliminating the need to boil the pasta beforehand, streamlining the prep process while still delivering perfectly tender manicotti. It’s a simple, hassle-free way to enjoy a delicious baked pasta dish!
And those things make cleanup a breeze, which is the goal, right?
What You Need for This Recipe
You do need several specific ingredients for this recipe. Be sure to add them to your shopping list so you’re prepared.
- manicotti pasta shells
- spaghetti sauce
- ricotta cheese
- mozzarella
- parmesan cheese
- eggs (No eggs? No problem—try these easy substitutes)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried parsley
- salt
- pepper
- fresh basil
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this recipe with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for an easy dinner. Add a quick-cooking Dutch Oven Bread or Garlic Knots for the perfect bread-y side for mopping up that sauce.
OR for weeknight ease grab a loaf of French bread from the bakery and a bag of salad and dinner is done with zero extra work.
Three Cheese Manicotti
Ingredients
- 7 pcs Manicotti Pasta Shells uncooked
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 large large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tbsp dried parsley
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce over the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, ½ cup of Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a storage bag with the tip cut off
- Pipe the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell until full. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish
- Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over the manicotti. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the manicotti shells are softened
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped basil and remaining parmesan cheese on top. Serve and enjoy!
