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Preheat Oven to 375* In a large pot add enough water to cook your manicotti noodles with plenty of room. Salt the water properly till it tastes “of the sea” or “brothy”. Bring to a boil. Add the manicotti and cook for 10-12 minutes or until they are near finished but still firm enough to retain their shape. While the pasta boils, In a large bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, nutmeg and white pepper. Fold to combine. With a large pastry bag fill each tube till it is completely full to the ends. Place into a hotel pan or individual gratin pan. Top with a thin layer of marinara. Bake at 375* for 30- 40 minutes or until the manicotti has reached a minimum of 145* in the center. Remove from the oven and top with a little more fresh sauce and some fresh grated Parmesan. Place under the broiler or salamander to melt the cheese. Serve hot with an Italian Garden Salad, some bread sticks and perhaps a side of Italian Sausage.