Cheese Manicotti Recipe
ricotta filled tubes of pasta, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Manicotti
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the manicotti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- 3
Stuff the Pasta
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each manicotti tube with the ricotta mixture.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed manicotti in a single layer over the sauce. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the manicotti.
- 5
Add Cheese and Bake
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Serve
Let the manicotti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheese manicotti!
