Four Cheese Manicotti

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Four Cheese Manicotti

This bruschetta with mozzarella recipe is the perfect appetizer. Quick and easy to make, super fresh, and tastes fantastic.

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Cottage cheese

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Manicotti shells

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Butter

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Parmesan cheese

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Salt & Pepper

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Onion

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Tomato sauce

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Spinach

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Beaten Eggs

Garlic

Ricotta cheese

Basil leaves

Mozzarella cheese

How to make

Follow our easy step by step instructions

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Rinse and drain the al dente manicotti shells under cold water and set them aside.

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Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the onion and the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is soft, then transfer to a bowl.

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Drain the liquid from the cottage cheese and combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese in a bowl.

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Stir in the beaten eggs, the spinach leaves, and the onion mixture until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

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Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish.

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Stuff the manicotti shells full of cheese filling, and arrange them on top of the sauce.

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Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and use a spoon to move them around a bit so that the sauce gets between them. Then sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top and cover with foil.

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Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 15 more until the cheese begins to turn golden brown and the sauce starts to bubble.

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Serve with fresh basil leaves, remaining parmesan cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Tips

An easy way to fill the shells is by pouring the mixture into a ziplock bag and cutting the corner to pipe it directly into the shell hole. Alternatively, you can spoon it into the manicotti.

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If the cheese mixture is too thick, add a little milk or water to thin it out.

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