VEGETABLE MANICOTTI 
12 manicotti shells
2 med. zucchini, diced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3-4 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook manicotti shells in 4 quarts boiling water for 10 minutes until almost tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large skillet, saute zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in butter. Stir in cottage cheese and 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Stuff manicotti with this vegetable/cheese mixture. Arrange in single layer in shallow 2 quart baking dish.

Spoon sauce over manicotti. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer until hot and bubbling. Serves 4-6.

 

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