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Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

Manicotti is a baked stuffed pasta, and it is sometimes referred to as cannelloni. Loosely translated, the word cannelloni in Italian means big pipe, while the word manicotti means muffs or sleeves.

Active Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Yield
Serves 4

Created by Arun Sahil

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How to Make It

1. Step
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the manicotti and when the pot returns to a boil, cook for 8 to 9 minutes, or 1 minute fewer than the package directions.
2. Step
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, the egg yolks, Parmesan, lemon zest, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Step
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Step
Spoon the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large, round tip or a gallon-size zip-top bag. If using a plastic bag, seal the top and twist the bag so the ricotta is positioned close to one of the bottom corners. With scissors, snip the corner off of the bag. Fill the tubes, placing each one in the prepared baking dish as you fill them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) box dried manicotti shells (about 12)
  • 1 3/4 pounds whole or skim milk ricotta (3 1/2 cups)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch ground or grated nutmeg

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