Directions:
- FOR THE SAUCE:.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes (if using) in a large saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, but not brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt and simmer until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in basil.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, if needed.
- FOR THE CHEESE FILLING:.
- Combine ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, salt pepper and herbs in medium bowl, set aside.
- TO ASSEMBLE:.
- Pour 1 inch boiling water into 13 x 9-inch broiler safe baking dish.
- Add noodles one at a time.
- Let noodles soak until pliable, about 5 minutes, separating noodles with tip of sharp knife to prevent sticking.
- Remove noodles from water and place in a single layer on clean kitchen towels.
- Discard water in baking dish and dry baking dish.
- Spread bottom of baking dish evenly with 1 1/2 cups sauce.
- Using soupspoon, spread 1/4 cup cheese mixture evenly onto bottom three-quarters of each noodle (with short side facing you), leaving top quarter of noodle exposed.
- Roll into tube shape and arrange in baking dish, seam side down.
- Top evenly with remaining sauce, making certain that pasta is completely covered.
- Cover manicotti with aluminum foil.
- Bake until bubbling, about 40 minutes, then remove foil.
- Remove baking dish, adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 6 inches from heating element) and heat broiler.
- Sprinkle manicotti evenly with remaining 1 cup Parmesan.
- Broil until cheese is spotty brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Remove and cool about 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 529.38 Kcal (2216 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 235.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 26.16g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 136.24mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1465.06mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 307.12mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 31.88g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 1.13g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Protein | 40.8g | 82% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1087.3mg | 109% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 60.77 Kcal (254 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 27.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.64mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 168.17mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 35.25mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.66g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 0.13g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.13g | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.68g | 82% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 124.8mg | 109% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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