Cheesy Baked Manicotti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 manicotti shells
→ Cheese & Sauce
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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24 oz marinara sauce
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, with some set aside for topping
→ Seasonings & Eggs
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2 eggs, large
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1/2 tsp table salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Follow the directions on the box to cook manicotti. Drain well, then place on parchment to cool completely.
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Set the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom.
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Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until blended and smooth.
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Using a spoon, pastry bag, or your hands, carefully fill the cooked pasta shells with the cheese mixture. Fill from both ends if needed.
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Place the stuffed manicotti in the baking dish over the marinara. Cover them with the remaining marinara sauce.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle on extra mozzarella and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, letting the cheese melt.
# Notes:
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Give the dish 5-10 minutes to rest before slicing and serving so the filling can settle.