MANICOTTI ITALIAN STYLE 
8 oz. uncooked manicotti shells
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 (12 oz.) cartons (3 cups) creamed cottage cheese
9 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
4 oz. (1 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
32 oz. jar prepared spaghetti sauce with meat
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook manicotti shells to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; place in cold water. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 inch (3 quart) baking dish. In large bowl, combine eggs, onion, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cottage cheese, spinach and Mozzarella cheese; mix well. Drain manicotti. Fill shells with cheese mixture. Place side by side in dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over manicotti; sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. 6 to 7 servings.

Jumbo shells are great to use for this recipe also.

 

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