How To Make Manicotti with Goat Cheese – Popular and Easy Gourmet Recipe
The Manicotti is lactose free. A super satisfying meal, perfect for the rapidly approaching fall weather.
* You can opt to use a cheese that is flavored with oregano, dill or an Italian blend of flavorings.
Ingredients:
- Manicotti shells
- Fresh goat cheese (chevre, vinegar cheese)
- Mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- A good red sauce, marinara, garlic, or other sauce of your choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Mix mozzarella cheese, soft cheese, and egg together in a bowl.
- In a 9 x 13 inch pan, pour a small layer of sauce in the bottom, fill each manicotti noodle with cheese mixture, and lay them in the pan.
- Pour sauce over the entire set of manicotti noodles, cover and bake at 350°F until shells begin to soften well.
- Uncover and add more cheese to the top and bake until it melts well.
- Serve hot with a good crispy salad and fresh bread.
* Note: Making the sauce with a bit more liquid than usual can actually helps the noodles soften well.
Enjoy!
Nutritional facts:
The Manicotti with goat cheese contains 736 Calories per serving; – protein 28.4g 57% DV, carbohydrates 88g 28% DV, fat 29.9g 46% DV, cholesterol 72.6mg 24% DV and sodium 2308.5mg 92% DV.