Cheese Manicotti

Name: Cheese Manicotti
Ingredients: 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 4 cups marinara sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix marinara sauce and water; spread 3/4 cup sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.
2

Bake, covered, 50 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with additional parsley.