Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Three Cheese Manicotti


1 package manicotti shells (8 0z)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1egg
2 tablespoon dried basil
2 (26 oz) jars tomato sauce

-Cook manicotti shells according to package directions.
-In a large bowl mix 2 cups mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic, egg, and basil.
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 2 cups tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish.
-Stuff shells with cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
-Pour a little more tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top and cook for 15 mins. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and cook for an additional 10 min.

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