Manicotti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Manicotti Shells
Gently add the manicotti shells to the boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until they are al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, drain the shells in a colander and rinse them with cold water. Set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, chopped parsley, 0.5 tsp of salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Marinara and Herbs
Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Fill the Manicotti
Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each manicotti shell with the ricotta mixture.
- 9
Arrange in Baking Dish
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the filled manicotti shells in the dish.
- 10
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Cover the filled shells with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- 11
- 12
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your manicotti!
