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Quick and Easy Manicotti

Quick and Easy Manicotti

This quick and easy manicotti recipe looks as good as it tastes! Make this simple recipe for dinner or for your book club as they discuss Josie and Vic!
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Manicotti shells
  • 2 lbs Ricotta
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt
  • 24 oz Pasta sauce

Instructions
 

Evening before, mix in a bowl:

  • 2 lbs ricotta
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parley
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt (or to taste)
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Day of Meal

  • Prepare your favorite pasta sauce. (Use jarred for an easy shortcut!)
  • Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture using a butter knife. (See tip above about piping bags.)
  • Spread a layer of sauce on bottom of a baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed shells in baking dish.
  • Pour sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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