+ 14 manicotti pasta shells
+ 3 1/2 c shredded mozarella cheese
+ 2 c ricotta cheese
-+ 7 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 1/3 tbsp dried basil
-+ 1 c chopped dried salami, black olives, or other preferred ingredient
++ 8 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 2/3 tbsp dried basil
++ 1 tsp ground black pepper
++ 1 1/4 c chopped ingredients, such as a combo of black olives, canned mushrooms, dried salami, or other preferred ingredients
### Dish Filling
## Directions
+ Preheat oven to 350 F.
-+ Cook pasta in boiling, salted water til al dente.
++ Cook pasta in boiling, salted water till al dente.
+ Drain and rinse with cool water.
+ Let dry on cutting board.
-+ Spray 13 by 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
++ Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
+ Pour 2 c of the marinara sauce into the baking dish.
+ Mix all other Stuffed Pasta ingredients in large bowl.
+ Use small spoon to carefully fill manicotti with Stuffed Pasta mixture.
+ Top with parmesan.
+ Bake further 10 min.
-[[!tag manicotti]]
+[[!tag ricotta mozarella basil]]