MANICOTTI FLORENTINE

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 manicotti shells
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 c ricotta cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c spinach, thawed and drained
1 egg, beaten (optional)
2 Tbsp basil, freshly torn in pieces
1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped sprigs
pinch salt
pinch pepper
26 oz marinara sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Cook noodles according to directions; drain, transfer to pan of cold water - Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • 3. Combine remaining ingredients (except marinara sauce and reserved cheese) in medium bowl and mix well.
  • 4. Pour 2 cups marinara sauce in a 9x13 pan (or glass).
  • 5. Pat excess water from shells, fill with cheese, spinach mixture and lay in pan.
  • 6. Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with reserved cheese; bake 15-20 minutes uncovered.
  • 7. NOTE: You can omit egg and salt but increase Ricotta cheese to 2 cups and Mozzarella cheese to 2 cups in bowl - needed to fill 12 shells.

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