Christopher's Manicotti Recipe
with your choice of: marinara or creamy white over pasta
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Ingredients
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Manicotti Filling
Pasta
Sauce Options
Method
Preparation of Filling
- 1
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Cooking the Pasta
- 2
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water. Gently add the manicotti shells and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Filling the Manicotti
- 3
Fill the Shells
Once the shells are cool enough to handle, use a teaspoon or piping bag to carefully fill each manicotti shell with the prepared cheese filling. Place the filled shells in a greased baking dish.
Adding Sauce
- 4
Top with Sauce
Pour your choice of marinara or creamy white sauce over the filled manicotti shells, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Baking the Manicotti
- 5
Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.