Manicotti

This has all the good stuff - ricotta, mozzarella, eggs and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and stuff this yummy stuffing into pre-cooked manicotti. Pour on your favorite tomato sauce and bake.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 676 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook manicotti in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse with cold water.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce . Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.