Inside-Out Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Inside-Out Manicotti recipe for a hearty and flavorful meal
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces dry ziti pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
480
Sugar
9g
Fat
22g
Inside-Out Manicotti is a delicious and hearty Italian dish that brings a new twist to traditional manicotti. Instead of stuffing the pasta shells with cheese and meat filling, this recipe incorporates a cheesy filling directly into the pasta and bakes it to perfection. The result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is easy to customize with different types of cheese and herbs.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large pot, cook the ziti pasta according to package directions.
3.While the pasta is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4.Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
5.Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, black pepper, and nutmeg.
7.Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
8.Spread the pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
9.Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.
10.Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe provides a new spin on the classic manicotti dish, with a cheesy and flavorful filling baked directly into the pasta.

It is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed with a side salad or garlic bread.

CONS

This recipe is quite high in calories and fat due to the addition of cheese and pasta.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may take some time to prepare the filling and assemble the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest option, it does provide a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese and ricotta filling. Additionally, the lycopene in tomatoes has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.

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