Cheese Manicotti

Cheese Manicotti is a classic Italian-American pasta dish featuring large, ridged pasta tubes filled with a rich ricotta cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, then baked until bubbly and golden.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein due to the generous cheese filling, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pasta. A typical serving provides calcium, protein, and phosphorus, with a calorie range of approximately 500-700 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	450 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg

Per 1 manicotti shell with filling and sauce (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Manicotti is an Italian-American adaptation; in Italy, the name 'manicotti' refers to the ridged pasta tubes themselves, not a specific recipe. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of complete protein and calcium from the dairy, making it a hearty, satisfying meal.