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Manicotti are very large ridged pasta tubes that are stuffed and baked. The filling is a tasty combination of cheeses, often with the addition of ground meat or vegetables. In this simple weeknight version, the pasta is stuffed with a three-cheese filling flavored with garlic and nutmeg. Ricotta adds creaminess, mozzarella melts and binds, and Parmigiano-Reggiano adds nutty flavor and salinity. For ease and speed, this recipe suggests the use of store-bought marinara sauce. If you’d like to add some greens to the dish, thaw a 10-ounce package of frozen spinach, squeeze out all the water, then finely chop the spinach and add it to the filling before stuffing the manicotti.
Ingredients
  • Olive oil, for greasing the dish
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) box manicotti shells (about 14)
  • 1½ pounds/3 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3 cups store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
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