EASY CHEESE MANICOTTI 
1 lb. hamburger, browned
32 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
15 oz. container ricotta or cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
10-12 manicotti shells, uncooked

Mix hamburger, spaghetti sauce, water and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix ricotta (or cottage) cheese with eggs, pepper, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Stuff the uncooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture.

Layer the stuffed shells in microwave baking dish, pouring meat sauce between layers and completely cover top layer. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in microwave oven on medium high for 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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