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Easy Manicotti Recipe

Name: Easy Manicotti Recipe
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 manicotti tubes; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp freshly chopped Italian parsley; 3 tbsp freshly chopped basil; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 3 cups marinara sauce; 2 tbsp salt (for boiling pasta)

⏱ 60 min

This classic manicotti dish features creamy, perfectly cheesy filling and authentic Italian flavors. Tender tube-shaped pasta is stuffed with a luscious blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, topped with marinara sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly. Traditionally vegetarian, but ground Italian sausage can be added to the filling for extra heartiness.

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

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Ingredients

manicotti tubes10
ricotta cheese15 oz
large eggs2
shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups
grated Parmesan cheese1 cup
freshly chopped Italian parsley3 tbsp
freshly chopped basil3 tbsp
salt1 tsp
black pepper½ tsp
marinara sauce3 cups

Steps

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1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat, using at least 2 tablespoons of salt for flavor.
2
Once boiling, gently add 10 manicotti tubes to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until just tender (package directions may suggest 7 minutes, but adjust based on your stove's heat). Drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine 15 oz ricotta cheese, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella (reserve the remaining 1 cup for the top).
4
Stir in 3 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley, 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined and all flavors are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
5
Transfer the filling into a piping bag (or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off, or spoon carefully into each tube).
6
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a base layer.
7
Using the piping bag, fill each cooled manicotti tube generously with the cheese filling without tearing them. Place filled tubes lengthwise in the baking dish, spacing them evenly.
8
Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce, spreading it evenly over all the tubes to prevent them from drying out during baking. Use the back of a spoon to coat everything completely.
9
Finish by sprinkling the reserved 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and the remaining ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese over the top.
10
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
11
Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1-3 minutes until the top is nicely golden brown.
12
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy.

Easy Manicotti Recipe

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