Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Cheesy Manicotti


Delicious! This easy weeknight meal is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! So simple to make and enjoy. I hope you enjoy!
  • 1 (8-oz) package manicotti shells
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 jars tomato sauce
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with mixture.
  4. Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti shells in the dish and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and continue baking 10 minutes.

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