Cheese-filled Manicotti

(from sushiqueen’s recipe box)

From the Lake Holm Ward Cookbook

Source: Ellen Hirschi (from RecipeThing user holm)

Ingredients

  • 14 manicotti pasta
  • 3 1/2 c ricotta cheese (2 15-oz)
  • 2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t black pepper, ground
  • 1/8 t ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 c spaghetti sauce (14-oz jar)

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, 1/4 c parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and seasonings.

  3. Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 c cheese mixture into each pasta tube; place in 9 by 13 baking pan.

  4. Pour spaghetti sauce over filled pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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