Old World Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Delicious Old World Manicotti recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	12 large manicotti
	4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
	2 cups ricotta cheese
	6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
	1 jar prepared spaghetti sauce , divided
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

748

Sugar

16g

Fat

34g

Old World Manicotti is a classic Italian dish, made with pasta stuffed with a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and basil, then topped with a delicious marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for those cold winter nights and family gatherings. It can be served with garlic bread and a simple salad to complete the meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions; drain.
2.	In a bowl, mix together 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and chopped basil.
3.	Stuff the cheese mixture into the cooked manicotti shells.
4.	Spread 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
5.	Arrange the stuffed manicotti shells on top of the sauce.
6.	Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the manicotti.
7.	Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese over the sauce.
8.	Bake the manicotti in a preheated oven, for 25 minutes at 350°F.

PROS

Old World Manicotti is a classic Italian dish, it is a hearty meal, satisfying to the hunger, and tastes delicious.
It can be made in advance and warmed up before serving.
It is perfect for dinner parties and family gatherings.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, and it is not recommended for those people who have high blood pressure due to the high content of sodium in the sauce.
People with celiac disease and gluten intolerance may experience gluten allergy after consuming it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Manicotti can be beneficial for those looking to gain muscle mass, as it is a rich source of protein and contains the required amino acids. It can also help to maintain the integrity of bone tissue, and it is ideal for people who want to keep their weight under control.