Easy Cheesy Manicotti
- 1 package Manicotti Shells (8 Oz Package)
- 8 ounces, weight Chive And Onion Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces, weight Regular Cream Cheese
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded, Divided
- 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or 1/8 Cup Of The Grated Sprinkle Kind)
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley
- 1 bottle (24 Oz. Bottle) Marinara Sauce Or Spaghetti Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook manicotti shells according to the package directions.
- Drain the water.
- I put mine on waxed paper after draining so they dont stick together.
- Soften (in the microwave) both kinds of cream cheese.
- You want it softened, not cooked, so be very careful.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, chive and onion cream cheese, regular cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Mix well.
- Pour a small amount of the marinara sauce into a glass casserole dish.
- Spread it around.
- Fill the pasta shells with the cheese mixture.
- I find the easiest way to do this is to put a glop into your hand and roll it out into the form of a snake, then slide it inside of the shell.
- Place stuffed shells into the casserole dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup or mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
- Recipe makes about 10-12 stuffed shells.
onion cream cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/easy-cheesy-manicotti/ (may not work)