The Best Cheese Manicotti Recipe

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The Best Cheese Manicotti
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Directions:

  1. Cook the manicotti shells according to the directions on the box.
  2. Drain in colander and set aside to dry.
  3. Mix all the ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan in a bowl.
  4. Add an extra handful of mozzarella and a little more parmesan if you like it cheesier.
  5. I like a lot of flavor in my manicotti so I just keep adding the basil and Italian seasoning until I think it’s enough.
  6. If you don’t like a lot of seasoning, just put 1 tsp.
  7. Of each in.
  8. If not, just keep adding until it's seasoned to your taste.
  9. You can also add a dash of salt and pepper if you like or a little bit of garlic.
  10. Preheat oven to 350.
  11. Once the shells are drained and the cheese is mixed together, begin stuffing the shells.
  12. Be careful because they have a tendency to split.
  13. Pour about half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly before you place the shells in the dish.
  14. Once all the shells arranged in the baking dish, pour the remainder of the marinara sauce on top.
  15. Then add any leftover cheese on top of the sauce.
  16. Sprinkle with basil and Italian seasoning.
  17. Cover with aluminum foil.
  18. Bake for about 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 105.39 Kcal (441 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Cholesterol 14.77mg 5%
Sodium 527.31mg 22%
Potassium 120.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.73g 1%
Sugars 1.67g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 5%
Protein 18.04g 36%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 541.7mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.5 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.73g 3%
Cholesterol 19.27mg 5%
Sodium 687.98mg 22%
Potassium 157.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.86g 1%
Sugars 2.18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 5%
Protein 23.54g 36%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 706.8mg 54%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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