Baked Manicotti Recipe
Ricotta Filled Pasta, Marinara, Italian Cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Manicotti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the manicotti shells for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- 3
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine 15 oz of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tbs of chopped parsley, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly
- 4
Fill the Manicotti
Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each manicotti shell with approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the ricotta filling. Place filled shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour 3 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the filled manicotti shells.
- 6
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauce.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Manicotti
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, sprinkle 2 tbs of chopped fresh basil on top before serving.