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Manicotti

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Manicotti

Pasta tubes filled with cheese and covered with tomato sauce
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking dish (13 X 9)

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Manicotti
  • 32 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Pecorrino or Parmesan cheese or both
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese block (preferred) or pre-shredded
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 16 oz Tomato sauce fresh (preferred) or store bought
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 3 Tbsp Parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Basil
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • In a large pot, large enough to fit entire box of manicotti, boil a pot of salted water. When water is boiling add manicotti and cook until just before al dente, cook for 2-3 minutes less than called out on box. Drain and let cool. Make cheese mixture while waiting for water to boil (next step).
  • Shred mozzarella or cut into small slices, if not already shredded, and mince garlic. In large bowl combine ricotta, half of mozzarella, half of Pecorrino or Parmesan, 2 eggs, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with hands.
  • Coat bottom of baking dish with thin layer of tomato sauce, less than 4 oz.
  • After manicotti has cooled, stuff with cheese mixture using a small spoon and your fingers. Place on baking dish. Repeat until all manicotti has been stuffed and placed on baking dish.
  • Cover with remaining sauce, then cover with remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle remaining Pecorrino or Parmesan on top.
  • Place in oven uncovered and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Poke pasta with tootpick to see if it has been fully cooked.

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