Mike's Stupid EZ Manicotti

MMOBRIEN
MMOBRIEN @cook_2891564
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

This is an easy dish that was put together by eight six year old students, quadrupled and taken to the battered women's shelter downtown early this morning. This means anyone can make it! Crazy delicious hot, creamy goodness kiddos! I loved it! Great photos too boot!

Mike's Stupid EZ Manicotti

This is an easy dish that was put together by eight six year old students, quadrupled and taken to the battered women's shelter downtown early this morning. This means anyone can make it! Crazy delicious hot, creamy goodness kiddos! I loved it! Great photos too boot!

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Ingredients

30 Minutes
6 servings
  1. ● For The Noodles
  2. 1LG Box Manicotti Noodles
  3. ● For The Manicotti Cheeses
  4. 2 PoundsRicotta Cheese
  5. 1.5 CupsShredded Mozzarella Cheese [+ reserves for topping]
  6. 3/4 CupFresh Grated Parmesan Ramano Cheese [+ reserves]
  7. ● For The Manicotti Mixture
  8. 1 CupSpinach
  9. 2LG Egglands Best Eggs
  10. 1 tspDried Italian Seasoning
  11. 1 tbspFresh Basil
  12. 1/2 tspGranulated Garlic
  13. 1/2 tspFresh Ground Pepper
  14. to tasteSea Salt
  15. ● For The Sauce
  16. 2 JarsBertolli Marinara Sauce
  17. ● For The Garnishes & Sides
  18. as neededGarlic Bread
  19. as neededGreen Onions

Cooking Instructions

30 Minutes
  1. 1

    Here's the bulk of what you'll need.

  2. 2

    Mix your cheeses and herbs well.

  3. 3

    Pour 1 jar of marinara sauce on the base of a large pan.

  4. 4

    You can use fresh spinach or, fully drained frozen then dethawed in cheese cloth.

  5. 5

    Place your cheese mixture in a piping bag or large ziplock bag. Snip a hole in the bottom corner if using a ziplock

  6. 6

    Boil your manicoti noodles al dente as per manufactures directions.

  7. 7

    Pipe your cheese filling into your noodles. Don't worry. They don't need to look pretty. They'll be covered up with your marinara sauce and cheeses in the end.

  8. 8

    Top with your other jar of Manicotti sauce, shredded motzerella, grated parmesan and green onions. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Serve with crispy garlic bread. Enjoy!

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I'm a Certified Sushi Chef, Certified Culinary Youth Instructor [6 thru 21 year olds] Licensed CYFD Foster Parent, Certified Mixologist, avid Scuba and Spear Diver, fisherman, camper, big game hunter and crazy avid gardener. Hense my love for the year round super fresh meats, seafoods and crispy fresh vegetables my students have consistently listed for your families picky approval!With that, cooking, teaching and feeding others are obviously 3 of my absolute passions in life. My culinary specialties as an easy going Chef include Asian, Mexican, Cajun, BBQing, Grilling, Irish Pub food, Low Country foods, anything seafood related, extra spicy foods, fresh meat, extra fresh vegetables, US comfort, kid friendly and super fast, quick and easy foods. But, I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once. Pfft! My daddy didn't nickname me, "Goat," at two years of age for nothin'! Yup! I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once!P.S. Most ALL of my recipes posted on this site were soley submitted by my youngest 6, 7 and 8 year old culinary students. Mostly recipes for the homeless and battered women's shelters they regularly cook for. That means ANYONE can make these super easy, crazy delicious recipes!Lastly, my only culinary motto? Be sure to marry a Cook or a Chef. After all, looks fade. Hunger sure as hell doesn't." Anyway, hit me up with any questions. I'm happy to help all y'all out if I possibly can!
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