Old world manicotti

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Ingredients

12 large manicotti shells 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 2 cups ricotta cheese 6 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 2 Tbsp. dried basil 1 (26 oz.) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. 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 Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

main courses, meats December 08, 2013 14:37