Manicotti Recipe
Pasta rolls stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce and Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Carefully add the manicotti tubes to the boiling water. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, drain the manicotti and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Stuff Manicotti
Using a piping bag or a small spoon, carefully fill each manicotti tube with the ricotta filling mixture.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 7
Assemble Manicotti
Place the stuffed manicotti on top of the sauce in the baking dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the manicotti.
- 9
Bake Covered
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 10
Bake Uncovered
After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 11
Cool Before Serving
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
