Cheesy Manicotti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 pieces manicotti.
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24 ounces marinara sauce, or spaghetti sauce, any flavor, divided.
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15 ounces ricotta cheese.
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping.
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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2 large eggs.
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish.
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1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste.
# Instructions:
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Cook manicotti per package instructions, drain, then lay on parchment paper to dry and cool.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, then spread a thin layer of marinara sauce along the bottom of the dish. Set dish nearby.
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In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Using a spoon, your fingers, or a pastry bag, gently feed the cheese mix into the cooled manicotti noodles. Tip: pack one end until full, then turn the manicotti around and fill the other end.
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Place filled manicotti on top of sauce in prepared baking dish. Arrange manicotti in a single layer. When all manicotti are filled, cover the tops with the remaining sauce.
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Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Remove foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top (optional). Bake, uncovered, for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
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Serve cheese manicotti immediately with more parsley on top as garnish.
# Notes:
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For best results, let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving to set the filling.