Manicotti Made Easy: Indulgent Stuffed Pasta with Turkey Bacon
A simple yet indulgent recipe for manicotti stuffed with turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, turkey bacon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the manicotti shells with the cheese and turkey bacon mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed manicotti in the baking dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle basil on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- Can use any type of cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Manicotti