EASY CHEESY MANICOTTI

EASY CHEESY MANICOTTI 8 pieces manicotti 15 oz ricotta cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded (plus more for topping) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 large egg 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (plus more for garnish) 1/2 tsp salt to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste 24 oz Sauce any flavor Cook manicotti per package instructions, drain, and lay on parchment paper to dry and cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, then spread a thin layer of sauce along the bottom of the dish. Set dish nearby. In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth. Using a spoon (and your fingers!) gently feed the cheese mix into the cooled manicotti noodles. Tip: pack one end until full, then turn the manicotti around and fill the other end. Place filled manicotti on top of sauce in prepared baking dish. Arrange manicotti in a single layer. When all manicotti are filled, cover the tops with the renaming sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top (optional). Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve cheese manicotti immediately with more parsley on top as garnish.