| 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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