Easy Cheese Manicotti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 jumbo manicotti shells
→ Sauce & Cheese
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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24 oz jarred marinara
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1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
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2 cups mozzarella, shredded, with extra for sprinkling
→ Seasonings & Binders
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2 eggs, large
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground pepper
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2 tbsp parsley, chopped fresh
# Instructions:
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Cook the manicotti shells as instructed on the package. Drain them well and let cool on some parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 pan lightly with oil. Spread a thin layer of marinara across the bottom.
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Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend everything until creamy and smooth.
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Using a spoon, piping bag, or your fingers, fill each cooled manicotti shell with the cheese mixture. Stuff both ends of each shell for an even fill.
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Place stuffed manicotti in a single layer over the marinara. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top.
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Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle on some extra mozzarella, and bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
# Notes:
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Give it 5-10 minutes to cool before serving so the filling sets properly.