Do You Need To Parboil Manicotti Before Baking? - Tasting Table
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"I always cook the pasta in boiling water first until it is softened but still firm to the bite... The pasta will finish cooking when it is baked in the oven." - Chef Matthew Cutolo.
"While some companies make manicotti shells that require no boiling, I'm a traditionalist and believe they cook better when boiling first... sometimes it's simply better to stick with tradition." - Chef Matthew Cutolo.
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