OLD-WORLD MANICOTTI

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This is from "Grandma's Kitchen" Treasured Family Recipes. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds good :)

Provided by Cindee Vett

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 large manicotti shells
4 c shredded mozzerella cheese, divided
2 c ricotta cheese`
6 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
26 oz spaghetti sauce (4 cups plus 2 ounces)
1/2 c parmesan or romano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.
  • 3. For filling:In a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzerella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon or piping bag, either stuff or pipe the mixture into the manicotti shells.
  • 4. Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the pasta, sprinkle with remaining mozzerella.
  • 5. Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan or romano, bake for 10 minutes longer. serve immediately.

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