Baked Three Cheese Manicotti

Three Cheese Baked Manicotti is a classic Italian recipe for a reason! It’s creamy, cheesy, and covered with a vibrant homemade sauce.

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Manicotti is one of those dishes that can be dressed up for special occasions, or it’s something you can make ahead of time.

Ingredients

– Manicotti – Whole Peeled Tomatoes – Olive oil – Garlic – Red pepper flakes – Fresh basil – Ricotta cheese – Mozzarella cheese NO. OF SERVINGS: 8 pax NO. OF SERVINGS: 8 pax TOTAL PREP TIME: 30 mins. TOTAL PREP TIME: 30 mins. Get Recipe

NOTE: The quickest way to stuff manicotti shells is to fill a gallon Ziploc bag with the filling. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pulse 1 can of tomatoes, with their juice, in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

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In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well and season to taste.

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In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups of sauce on the bottom. Fill the manicotti with cheese filling and arrange in a baking tray.

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Next, completely cover manicotti with remaining sauce. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until bubbling.

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