Easy Stuffed Manicotti #Ragu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Easy Stuffed Manicotti #Ragu is a delicious Italian pasta dish that you can whip up in no time

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

610

Sugar

Fat

32g

Easy Stuffed Manicotti #Ragu is an Italian-inspired pasta dish that is flavorful and easy to make. The filling is made with ricotta cheese, goat cheese, egg, and arugula, which are blended together to give the dish a creamy texture. The manicotti pasta shells are then stuffed generously with the cheese mixture and baked in a rich and savory Ragu chunky 7-herb tomato sauce until golden brown and bubbly. The combination of the different types of cheese and sauce provides a delicious and indulgent flavor that everyone will love. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375�F (190�C).
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, goat cheese, egg, and arugula.
3.	Stuff each manicotti shell generously with the cheese mixture and stand them up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4.	In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
5.	Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and crumbled.
6.	Stir in the Ragu Pasta Sauce until warmed through.
7.	Pour the sauce over the manicotti shells and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
8.	Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.

The combination of different types of cheese makes the dish rich and indulgent.

The Ragu Pasta Sauce adds a savory and aromatic flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat; hence, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe requires a fair bit of prep time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does contain a good amount of protein and calcium from the cheese and arugula.
Additionally, the Ragu Pasta Sauce contains several herbs and spices that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

	15 ounces ricotta cheese
	4 ounces goat cheese
	1 egg
	1 cup arugula
	12 manicotti
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 lb Italian sausage
	1 jar Rag� Pasta Sauce , Ragu chunky sauce 7-Herb Tomato