Post by Debbie on Jun 7, 2012 22:49:44 GMT -5
12 large manicotti shells
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
6 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1 (26-ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided. - (You can make your own sauce if you want too)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture.
Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
6 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1 (26-ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided. - (You can make your own sauce if you want too)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture.
Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.