12 Manicotti shells 2 tb Olive oil 2 c Sorrento Ricotta Cheese 2 c Sorrento Mozzarella,shredded 3/4 c Sor. Mozzarella, reserved 1/2 c Sorrento Grated Parmesan 1/4 c Sor. Grated Parmesan,reserve 1/4 c Chopped frozen spinach, thaw -and drain well 1 Egg, beaten (Optional) 2 tb Fresh basil, torn in pieces 1 tb Fresh Parsley, chopped fine Salt & Pepper to taste 26 oz Jar Marinara Sauce
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook noodles according to directions. Drain, transfer
to pan of cold water. Add 2 T. olive oil to prevent sticking. (I added this
while cooking.) Combine remaining ingredients (except marinara sauce and
reserved cheese) in medium bowl and mix well. Pour 2 cups marinara sauce in
a 9×13 pan (or glass). Pat excess water from shells, fill with cheese,
spinich mixture and lay in pan. Pour remaining sauce over shells and
sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes uncovered. (Note: I
omitted egg and salt but increased Ricotta cheese to 2 cups and Mozzarella
cheese to 2 cups in bowl – needed to fill 12 shells.
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