Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 14-16 manicotti pasta shells*
  • 16 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce (23 ounces each)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping

Instruction

  • Cook manicotti pasta shells according to package directions. Drain the pasta and allow to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cheeses, eggs, butter and seasonings. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1 jar of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 pan.
  • Stuff each cooked manicotti shell with cheese mixture and place the shells in the baking pan.
  • Pour the second jar of spaghetti sauce overtop the manicotti shells and spread the sauce to cover the pasta.
  • Sprinkle an additional 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • If you'd like the cheese to be brown, turn the oven to a low broil for 2-3 minutes, watching it carefully so that the manicotti does not burn.
  • Serve warm alongside a salad and garlic bread.