CHEESE FILLED MANICOTTI

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My 13 year olds favorite and she insists on making it herself. She like using giant shells in replacement of the manicotti as it is easier to stuff them.

Provided by Debavonlady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese or 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and arrange in single layer to fill.
  • Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese the egg, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Spoon mixture into manicotti shells, using at least 1/3 cup per shell. Place filled manicotti shells in a single layer in greased 13X9 inch baking pan.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over manicotti shells.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 1402.8, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 41.2

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