Manicotti Florentine

* Exported from MasterCook *

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main Dish
Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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 9x13 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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