Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta (uncooked)
  • 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, and spices until well blended.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Spoon the cheese mixture into a Ziploc plastic bag. Clip one corner of the bottom of the bag, about 1/2 inch. Pipe the cheese filling into the uncooked manicotti shells. Start on one end of the manicotti shell until about 1/2 full, then pipe the mixture into the other side filling the shell.
  • Place the filled manicotti shells in the 9x13 pan.
  • Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the manicotti shells. Make sure every shell is covered with sauce. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 55 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the shells and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.