Easy Cheese Manicotti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 manicotti shells
→ Sauce & Cheese
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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24 oz tomato marinara
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½ cup Parmesan, grated
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2 cups shredded mozzarella + extra for topping
→ Seasonings & Binders
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2 eggs, large
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
# Instructions:
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Boil manicotti as directed on the box. Drain them and lay them out on parchment to cool off.
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Turn your oven on (350°F). Lightly spray your 9x13 dish and spread a thin layer of marinara at the bottom.
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Stir together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Take the cooled manicotti shells and carefully fill them with the cheese mix using your hands, a spoon, or a piping bag. It's best to fill from both sides.
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Put the stuffed manicotti shells in a single row over the sauce. Spread the rest of the marinara on top.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. If you want, sprinkle more mozzarella on top, uncover, and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until it melts.
# Notes:
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Wait 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the filling sets up properly.