# Baked Manicotti

This easy baked manicotti is the perfect Italian-American comfort dish that the whole family will love and will be ready in just about an hour.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- tofu ricotta
- spinach
- dairy-free cheese
- flax egg
- marinara sauce
- manicotti pasta
- dairy-free mozzarella
- fresh basil

## Instructions

1. First, prepare the tofu ricotta in a food processor.
2. Next, make the filling by adding spinach, dairy-free cheese, and a flax egg to the tofu ricotta in the food processor. Pulse until just combined.
3. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
4. Prepare the baking dish by adding a layer of marinara sauce.
5. Fill the manicotti pasta with the ricotta mixture using the piping bag.
6. Arrange the filled manicotti pasta in the baking dish.
7. Add another layer of marinara sauce on top of the manicotti pasta and spread it evenly.
8. Top with dairy-free mozzarella.
9. Cover the baking dish and bake in the oven.
10. After 30 minutes, remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
11. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

## Equipment

- food processor
- piping bag
- baking dish
- oven

## Tips

- No need to pre-boil the manicotti pasta.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDW4v3k_Ct/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21d70fc7-9faf-4145-82cf-6405b9660d4f
- Extracted: 2025-11-16

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