Cheese-filled Manicotti
(from Violetdragonfy’s recipe box)
From the Lake Holm Ward Cookbook
Source: Ellen Hirschi (from RecipeThing user holm)
Categories: Italian
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
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Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, 1/4 c parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and seasonings.
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Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 c cheese mixture into each pasta tube; place in 9 by 13 baking pan.
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Pour spaghetti sauce over filled pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.