String Cheese Manicotti
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A simple and kid-friendly manicotti recipe using string cheese for stuffing, covered in tomato sauce and cheese, with an option to add onions for a more adult flavor.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- manicotti shells - watch the video to see
- string cheese - watch the video to see
- tomato sauce - watch the video to see (Prego or any preferred brand)
- water - 1/2 cup
- onions, chopped - watch the video to see (optional, for half of the dish)
- garlic powder - to taste
- Italian seasoning - to taste
- Italian sausage - watch the video to see
- mozzarella cheese - watch the video to see
- parmesan cheese - watch the video to see
- parsley, fresh or dried - to taste (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Manicotti: Stuff the manicotti shells with string cheese and line them up in a glass baking dish.
- Add Tomato Sauce and Water: Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed manicotti shells, then add 1/2 cup of water to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
- Seasoning: Add chopped onions to half of the dish if desired. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the top.
- Add Sausage: Cover the dish with Italian sausage, then add a bit more tomato sauce and mix slightly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven until the pasta is almost cooked.
- Add Cheese and Bake Again: Remove the foil, top the dish with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of parsley. Bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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