manicotti florentine

Name: Manicotti Florentine
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 - manicotti shells; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 cup(s) ricotta cheese; 2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup(s) spinach, thawed and drained; 1 - egg, beaten (optional); 2 tablespoon(s) basil, freshly torn in pieces; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley, finely chopped sprigs; pinch(es) salt; pinch(es) pepper; 26 ounce(s) marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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

How To Make manicotti florentine

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Cook noodles according to directions; drain, transfer to pan of cold water - Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 3

Combine remaining ingredients (except marinara sauce and reserved cheese) in medium bowl and mix well.
Step 4

Pour 2 cups marinara sauce in a 9x13 pan (or glass).
Step 5

Pat excess water from shells, fill with cheese, spinach mixture and lay in pan.
Step 6

Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with reserved cheese; bake 15-20 minutes uncovered.
Step 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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