Manicotti with Cheese Filling
Ingredients
- 8 ounce manicotti shells, uncooked
- 8 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 15 ounce ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 32 ounce spaghetti sauce
Instructions
Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. (Cool in single layer on wax paper or aluminum foil to prevent manicotti from sticking together). Combine cheeses, parsley, salt and pepper for filling; spoon into manicotti in single layer over sauce on bottom of 9x13-inch baking pan; arrange manicotti in single layer over sauce. Cover with remaining sauce. Cover with aluminum foil; bake at 350 F. for about 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer. 6 to 8 servings. Note: Cottage cheese may be substituted for the ricotta.