Manicotti
Description
Manicotti tubes are stuffed with a rich and creamy three-cheese filling, topped with sauce, and baked until bubbly for a family favorite pasta dish.
Ingredients
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5 1/2 ounces manicotti pasta
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1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
3
Mix ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
4
Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into an 11x17-inch baking dish. Stuff each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
6
Serve and enjoy.