Three Cheese Manicotti
(from emily8260’s recipe box)
Source: AllRecipes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,
- divided
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.
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Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.