Creamette Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 box Creamette Manicotti pasta (usually 8 ounces, pre-shaped tubes ready for filling)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim or whole milk)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten to bind the filling)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups marinara sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for melted topping)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (final sprinkle)
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)