Manicotti Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 manicotti shells.
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24 ounces marinara sauce.
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15 ounces ricotta cheese.
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, plus extra.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
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2 large eggs.
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
# Instructions:
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Cook manicotti shells according to package directions until just tender, being careful not to overcook.
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Drain cooked pasta carefully and lay shells individually on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Allow shells to cool completely to room temperature for easier handling when filling.
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Preheat oven to exactly 350°F and prepare baking dish by coating with non-stick spray.
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Spread thin layer of marinara sauce evenly across bottom of prepared baking dish.
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Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper in large bowl until well mixed.
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Transfer cheese mixture to pastry bag or plastic bag with corner snipped for easy filling.
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Carefully pipe cheese filling into each end of manicotti shells until completely full.
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Arrange filled shells in single layer in prepared baking dish.
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Pour remaining marinara sauce evenly over filled shells, ensuring all pasta is covered.
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Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture while baking.
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Bake covered for exactly 40 minutes until filling is hot throughout.
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Remove foil and sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over top if desired.
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Return to oven uncovered for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts and browns slightly.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
# Notes:
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Make ahead friendly.
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Can be frozen.
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Classic Italian dish.
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Three cheese filling.