Manicotti with cheese sauce

30 min
hard
9 ingredients

Manicotti with cheese sauce

Manicotti is a traditional Italian dish that has become popular in many regions of Latin America and the world. Its name comes from Italian and means "little sleeves" or "small cuffs," a reference to the tubular shape of the pasta that is stuffed with different ingredients. In countries like Mexico, Argentina, or Chile, manicotti is simply known as "stuffed pasta," although the preparation and ingredients may vary by region. Originally, this dish was a way to use fresh ingredients and homemade cheeses, especially in the rural areas of Italy, and over time it has evolved to include variants with different types of cheeses and sauces.

Manicotti with cheese sauce is a delicious and comforting version that combines the smoothness of the creamy filling with the firm texture of the pasta, providing a perfect balance in every bite. This recipe has become a favorite in homes and restaurants, appreciated for its simplicity and homely flavor.

How to prepare Manicotti with cheese sauce

Ingredients:
Manicotti, Fat-Free Cream Cheese, Fat-Free Ricotta Cheese, Fat-Free Mozzarella Cheese, Fat-Free Egg Substitute, Fresh Parsley, Pepper, Fat-Free Spaghetti Sauce, Fat-Free Parmesan Cheese.

Steps:

Cook the manicotti shells according to the package instructions and drain well.

Mix the cream cheese until smooth.

Mix with the ricotta cheese.

Incorporate the mozzarella, egg substitute, parsley, and pepper into the cheese mixture.

Fill each manicotti shell with 1/4 cup of the cheese filling.

Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a microwave-safe dish.

Place the stuffed manicotti shells over the sauce.

Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Cook at medium temperature for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts.

Manicotti con salsa de queso

Ingredients (9)

  • Manicotti
  • Fat Free Cream Cheese
  • Fat Free Ricotta Cheese
  • Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
  • Fat Free Egg Substitute
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Black Pepper
  • Fat Free Spaghetti Sauce
  • Fat Free Parmesan Cheese

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions and drain well
  2. 2 Beat the cream cheese until smooth
  3. 3 Mix with the ricotta cheese
  4. 4 Stir in the mozzarella
  5. 5 egg substitute
  6. 6 parsley
  7. 7 and pepper into the cheese mixture
  8. 8 Fill each manicotti shell with 1/4 cup of the cheese filling
  9. 9 Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a microwave-safe dish
  10. 10 Place the filled manicotti shells over the sauce
  11. 11 Pour the remaining sauce over the shells
  12. 12 Cover with vented plastic wrap
  13. 13 Cook on medium power for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly
  14. 14 Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
  15. 15 Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted