Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe
ricotta, mozzarellla, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Manicotti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the manicotti for about 7-8 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare Cheese Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping), parmesan cheese, egg, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 3
Fill Manicotti
Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully fill each manicotti tube with the cheese mixture. Place the filled manicotti in a baking dish.
Assembly
- 4
Add Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the filled manicotti in the baking dish, ensuring each piece is covered.
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the sauce-covered manicotti.
Baking
- 6
Bake
Preheat the 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 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.