Olive Garden Manicotti Formaggio With Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Marinade
    1/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deviened
    Italian dressing, enough to cover shrimp
    Manicotti
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
    1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    12 manicotti, cooked and rinsed in cold water
    Carbonara
    1 cup butter
    1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
    3 tablespoons flour
    1 cup grated parmesan cheese
    4 cups heavy cream
    4 cups milk
    6 roma tomatoes, diced
    6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
    1 bunch scallion
Preparation
    Cover the shrimp with Italian dressing, refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
    For the manicotti, combine Ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
    Spoon cheese mixture into large ziploc bag. Cut a small bit off one of the bag's bottom corners.
    Fill manicotti shells by squeezing the cheese mixture into both sides of each shell.
    For the Carbonara:
    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, bacon, and shrimp. Saute for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp.
    Add flour, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and milk. Use a wire wisk to whip all ingredients together.
    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer. Add manicotti to pan to heat cheeses.
    Serve with shrimp and scallions.

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