MANICOTTI
1 package manicotti noodles
(10-14 shells)
1 30-oz.jar spaghetti sauce--Prego
is best
1 lb. ricotta cheese
2 cups (12 oz.) grated mozzarella
cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 Tbsp. parsley, 1/2 tsp.
basil
1/2 tsp. oregano, 1/2 tsp.
nutmeg
1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2
tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Heat
a large pot of water to boiling, and cook manicotti
shells according to package directions. Cook them all,
as some will be damaged in cooking. Drain in colander,
rinse with cold water, and lay out on wax paper.
In
medium bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/4 cup
parmesan cheese. Add egg and seasonings, and mix
well.
Pour
thin layer of spaghetti sauce to cover bottom of
9 x 13" baking pan. Divide filling according to number
of intact manicotti shells, filling each one with a small
spoon or frosting knife. Arrange filled manicotti on top
of sauce. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle
remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top.
Bake
in 350* oven for 40-45 minutes, or until bubbly and
browned. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Makes
6-8 servings.
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