The Best Cheese Manicotti

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

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   Cook the manicotti shells according to the directions on the box

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   Drain in colander and set aside to dry

3. 3

   Mix all the ricotta , 2 cups mozzarella , and 1 / 4 cup parmesan in a bowl

4. 4

   Add an extra handful of mozzarella and a little more parmesan if you like it cheesier

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   I like a lot of flavor in my manicotti so i just keep adding the basil and italian seasoning until i think its enough

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   If you dont like a lot of seasoning , just put 1 tsp

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   Of each in

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   If not , just keep adding until it's seasoned to your taste

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   You can also add a dash of salt and pepper if you like or a little bit of garlic

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    Preheat oven to 350

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    Once the shells are drained and the cheese is mixed together , begin stuffing the shells

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    Be careful because they have a tendency to split

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    Pour about half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly before you place the shells in the dish

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    Once all the shells arranged in the baking dish , pour the remainder of the marinara sauce on top

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    Then add any leftover cheese on top of the sauce

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    Sprinkle with basil and italian seasoning

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    Cover with aluminum foil

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    Bake for about 30 minutes