Three Cheese Manicotti II
Description
Manicotti shells are baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
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4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons dried basil
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2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.
4
Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
5
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.