Your new favorite dish comes with manicotti noodles stuffed with 3 kinds of cheese then covered in marinara sauce and more cheese! Baked until bubbly, this easy Italian-inspired casserole is ready in under 1 hour!
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Boil the manicotti noodles according to package directions.
In a large zip-top bag, add the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together until combined.
Snip one corner of the bag and pipe the filling inside the cooked noodles.
Spread 1/2 of the marinara onto the bottom of the baking dish. Place the noodles on top of the sauce. Spread the remaining marinara over the top. and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil. Serve while hot.
Notes
Make-ahead: This dish can be made 24 hours in advance before baking. You can also place in a foil pan and freeze until ready to bake (up to 3 months). Variation: This dish tastes great with 1 cup shredded chicken and/or 1 cup chopped spinach mixed in with the cheese mixture. Noodles: If you can't find manicotta, you could also use cooked flat lasagna noodles. Simply place 1/4 cup filling on one end and roll up. Homemade marinara: Check out my homemade marinara recipe. I prefer Kirkland brand if I'm not making homemade.