Ingredients
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1 lb ricotta cheese
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4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
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3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
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1 teaspoon sugar
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nutmeg (to taste)
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1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
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salt and pepper
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1 (5 ounce) package manicotti, uncooked
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar prepared meatless marinara sauce (or homemade, if desired)
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1 egg, slightly beaten
Instructions
- Combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with the cheese mixture, from both ends.
- Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a baking pan.
- Bring sauce to a boil and pour over manicotti, covering completely.
- Cover baking pan with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal tightly.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil; sprinkle generously with additional grated cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes more.