Four-Cheese Manicotti Recipe : Italian Recipes

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

gorgonzola cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with no dairy.

Prepare homemade tomato sauce and set aside.

Mix 3 cups flour with 2 cups water to create a batter for the manicotti shells.

Pour batter onto a hot griddle to form thin shells, similar to pancakes, and remove from heat once cooked.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

In a bowl, mix 1 egg, fresh ricotta, mixed cheeses (parmesan, provolone, mozzarella, aged gouda), Italian seasoning, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Fill each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture, rolling them seam side down and separating with sauce in between.

Layer additional sauce on top of the filled manicotti and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Bake for 35-45 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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