Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) box dried manicotti shells (about 12)
• 1 3/4 pounds whole or skim milk ricotta (3 1/2 cups)
• 2 large egg yolks
• 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella, divided
• 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch ground or grated nutmeg
• 1 (25-ounce) jar store-bought marinara sauce, or 2 1/2 cups homemade marinara , divided