CHEESE-FILLED MANICOTTI 
1 pkg. (8 oz.) manicotti
2 lb. Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, diced or shredded
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. (16 oz.) spaghetti sauce

Cook manicotti shells as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain.

Meanwhile, combine Ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Spoon mixture into manicotti shells, using at least 1/3 cup per shell.

Place filled manicotti shells in a single layer in greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over manicotti shells. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until hot. Makes 4 servings.

 

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