Cheesy, Saucy High-Protein Manicotti
Manicotti is a cheesy, saucy, baked-to-perfection Italian classic. But unlike the usual carb-heavy versions, this one is loaded with over 30g of protein and 450 calories per serving, so you get all the flavor, minus the post-pasta slump.
The secret? Sturdy Marinara Sauce. Packed with 20g of protein per serving, it adds real nutrition to every bite (because weak sauces have no place here). Pair that with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, and you’ve got a cheesy, protein-packed meal that actually fuels you.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Marinara - Sturdy Sauce
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Manicotti
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Salt, for pasta water
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Egg, large
- 24 oz24 oz24 oz Ricotta, whole milk
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Mozzarella, Shredded
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 6 cloves6 cloves6 cloves Garlic, minced
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Salt, to taste
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Parsley, freshly chopped
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Boil salted water, cook manicotti extra al dente (about 5 minutes), then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and parsley until smooth.
- Fill a Ziploc or piping bag, snip the tip, and pipe the filling into each manicotti shell—quick, easy, no mess.
- Spread 1 cup of Sturdy Marinara Sauce in a baking dish. Add the stuffed manicotti in a single layer.
- Pour the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella & Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes (if you can wait), garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
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Coconut Free Nut Free Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 1431 |
| Fat: | 82 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 79 g |
| Protein: | 105 g |
| Cholesterol: | 267 g |
| Sodium: | 6404 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 16 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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