How to Make Manicotti
Smooth together 15 oz., Stir in 8 oz., Fold in 2 large eggs. , Stir in 1/2 tsp., Spoon the cheese mixture into a plastic storage bag and cut one corner. , Spread approximately 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) of marinara sauce, from a jar or homemade, into the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Smooth together 15 oz.
(444 ml) of ricotta cheese and 4 oz. (118 ml) of cream cheese in a large bowl. -
Step 2: Stir in 8 oz.
(236 ml) of mozzarella cheese and 4 oz. (118 ml) Parmesan or Romano cheese. ,, (2.5 ml) of salt and 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) pepper.
Depending on your preference you can add a 10 oz. (296 ml) of package of frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
You may also add 1 lb. (473 ml) of browned ground beef or Italian sausage to your cheese mixture.
Even a small package of sliced pepperoni can be added at this point for a spicier manicotti recipe. ,,, -
Step 3: Fold in 2 large eggs.
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Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp.
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Step 5: Spoon the cheese mixture into a plastic storage bag and cut one corner.
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Step 6: Spread approximately 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) of marinara sauce
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Step 7: from a jar or homemade
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Step 8: into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
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Step 9: Open 1 box of 12 to 14 uncooked manicotti shells.
Detailed Guide
(444 ml) of ricotta cheese and 4 oz. (118 ml) of cream cheese in a large bowl.
(236 ml) of mozzarella cheese and 4 oz. (118 ml) Parmesan or Romano cheese. ,, (2.5 ml) of salt and 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) pepper.
Depending on your preference you can add a 10 oz. (296 ml) of package of frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
You may also add 1 lb. (473 ml) of browned ground beef or Italian sausage to your cheese mixture.
Even a small package of sliced pepperoni can be added at this point for a spicier manicotti recipe. ,,,
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