MANICOTTI STUFFED ZUCCHINI 
10-12 manicotti shells
2-3 med. zucchini (7-9 inches long)
2-3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
2 c. Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1 pkg. spaghetti seasoning mix
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Cook manicotti; rinse; drain. Coarsely shred zucchini and cook in butter for 7-9 minutes. Add cottage cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well. Stuff shells with cheese mixture. Arrange in shallow 2 quart baking dish.

Mix spaghetti seasoning mix, tomato paste and water. Spoon over manicotti. Cover with foil. Bake 325 degrees 30-40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

 

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