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Cook the manicotti tubes according to package directions.
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Drain when done.
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Mix ricotta cheese, American cheese, gouda cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and molasses.
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If this is your first time using molasses, add molasses little by little so it won't become too sweet.
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Set the mixture aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Put the cheese mixture in a ziploc bag.
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Tie it on the top.
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Cut on of the corners.
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Make sure you don't cut the corner too big -- but just enough to let the filling out.
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Make sure its a sturdy ziploc bag, so when you squeeze it to get the cheese out, it wont rip.
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Squeeze cheese out of ziploc bag into the 4 manicotti tubes.
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Get a baking dish that would fit all four tubes.
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You may use any marinara sauce, even if its store bought.
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Mix marinara sauce with some sugar and lemon juice to give it a kick.
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I added several drops of Tabasco sauce in my sauce to make it a little bit spicy.
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Pour marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish, enough to cover the bottom of the dish.
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Place the stuffed manicotti tubes on top of the sauce.
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Pour marinara sauce over the manicotti.
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Sprinkle some American cheese on top.
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Add a little more sauce.
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Put it in the over for about 30-35 min.
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ENJOY!
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