Easy Manicotti Recipe

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Published 2024-03-05
This classic Manicotti recipe is creamy, perfectly cheesy, and full of Italian flavors. It is a delicious and easy main dish to serve at family dinners and is leftovers-friendly! Manicotti, or “little sleeves” in Italian, is a staple on most Italian restaurant menus. The signature manicotti filling is a mouth-watering cheese mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan that gets stuffed into tube-shaped noodles, smothered in marinara sauce, and baked to perfection in the oven. It is traditionally made vegetarian, but you can add browned Italian sausage to the filling if desired.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Paula-zh3rm
    Many years ago before college I worked in an Italian restaurant, and I asked them what they put in their ricotta cheese filling that was so good. Their secret was a spoonful of sugar. Ever since then I’ve made my ricotta filling with a bit of sugar, and it is so delicious. It doesn’t taste sweet or anything because you don’t put in that much, but it really brings out the flavor.
  • @brittanyclairemay9803
    Hiya John! Did you know that you do not have to actually boil the cannelloni (manicotti)? This also avoids the pasta splitting, sticking, collapsing, etc. Just fill the dry tubes, and the alla marinara will actually cook the pasta perfectly in the oven. Just make sure it's covered appropriately with the sauce, wrap in foil 350F for 50 min, remove foil and add cheese topping and let bake 10 more minutes, voila! 🥰
  • @Spirit_of_Morning
    What I like about this recipe is that the filling looks fluffy and not mushy and melty. I've tried a number of John's recipes and have not been disappointed once. I'm looking forward to trying this one soon and also looking forward to the new cookbook.
  • @Dobr3967
    Another winner of a recipe! Thanks John!
  • @tammyducharme4397
    You always make the recipes so easy to follow and include substitutions that are so helpful. Coincidentally I made crepes this morning and was looking for a great savory crepe recipe. But your original recipe looks amazing and I will try it. Thank you so much John.
  • @normadejesus2845
    Can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this. 💯👍❤️🌹💋
  • @janeendorcon
    Perfect recipe for a Friday night dinner during Lent, Thank you 👌
  • @crystaldance5731
    Wow what an amazing recipe John this looks amazing thankyou 😊❤️
  • @DiaDia18
    Very nice recipie John! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good week! 👍👏🍴
  • @tomobrien9483
    Now I want some. It’s been so long since I’ve made them. Thank you ❤
  • @garnica_hector
    Found some manicotti at TJ Maxx that were half the size of the ones in your video but I filled them and layered them in a pan like a manicotti/lasagna hybrid - so good! 🔥😊
  • @BetsyJ555
    I made your recipe today and added sweet Italian sausage in the filling. It was a big hit with my family. Thanks John!
  • @michblackey716
    Tried it today. Came out super delicious. Thank you❤❤❤❤
  • @carolbenson6524
    You are fantastic! Love your recipes!! This one easy enough to make several at once!
  • @mmakomanyatja5213
    Thank you so much friend your recipes never disappoint me is always a HIT many thanks ND bless your family much much appreciated everything you do