Easy Cheesy Manicotti

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook manicotti shells according to the package directions. Drain the water. I put mine on waxed paper after draining so they don’t stick together.

Soften (in the microwave) both kinds of cream cheese. You want it softened, not cooked, so be very careful.

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, chive and onion cream cheese, regular cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix well.

Pour a small amount of the marinara sauce into a glass casserole dish. Spread it around.

Fill the pasta shells with the cheese mixture. I find the easiest way to do this is to put a glop into your hand and roll it out into the form of a snake, then slide it inside of the shell.

Place stuffed shells into the casserole dish.

Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup or mozzarella cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Recipe makes about 10-12 stuffed shells.