Ingredients
- 8 ounces manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons fresh basil chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 jar 26 ounces pasta sauce
- 1 cup of water
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil. Cook the manicotti as per the package instructions until they are halfway done; they will complete cooking in the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, minced onion, minced garlic, egg, and fresh basil until well combined.
- Carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- In a bowl, mix together the pasta sauce and water. Pour about 2 cups of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish, then cover with the remaining sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and bake for 25-35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly. Remove, top with the remaining Parmesan, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the shells are thoroughly cooked.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil when serving.