Cheese Filled Manicotti Recipe

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Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisineAmerican
CourseSide DishMethodBaked
Main IngredientPasta

Ingredients

 
2 15- to 16-ounce containers ricotta cheese
 
1 8-ounce package mozzarella cheese,shredded
 
2 eggs
 
Grated Romano cheese
 
Chopped parsley
 
Salt
 
Pepper
 
1 8-ounce package manicotti shells
 
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
 
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 
2 cups milk

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set mixture aside.
2. In saucepot, prepare manicotti shells as label directs; drain. Rinse cooked manicotti shells immediately with running warm water to stop cooking (do not use cold water; it will cause shells to break); drain again.
3. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine; stir in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended; cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in 3 tablespoons Romano cheese. Spoon one-half of sauce into 13" by 9" baking dish.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Using decorating bag without tube or using spoon, fill manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Arrange filled shells in sauce in baking dish in 1 layer. Spoon remaining sauce over manicotti. Bake 25 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly. If you like, garnish with more chopped parsley.

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