Easy Cheese Stuffed Manicotti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 manicotti tubes
→ Sauce & Cheese
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1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded
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2 cups mozzarella, shredded (save a bit for the top)
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15 ounces ricotta, creamy
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24 ounces marinara, jarred or homemade
→ Seasonings & Binders
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A sprinkle of black pepper
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Chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh
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2 big eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Follow the instructions on the package to cook the manicotti. Once drained, arrange them on parchment for cooling.
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Fire up your oven to 350°F. Coat the bottom of a 9x13 pan with cooking spray, then spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across it.
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Stir together the ricotta, both cheeses, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper until really smooth and creamy.
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Carefully fill each cooled manicotti tube from both ends with the cheese mix. A spoon, pastry bag, or even clean fingers work great.
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Place the filled pasta shells in one layer over the sauce in the pan. Spread the remaining marinara evenly on top.
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Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Take off the foil, sprinkle extra mozzarella on top if you'd like, and bake another 5-10 minutes uncovered till it’s all melted.
# Notes:
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Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting so the cheese sets up nicely.