OLD-WORLD MANICOTTI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Old-World Manicotti Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by cwyorkiex3

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 large manicotti shells
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
6 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1 jar (26 ounce) prepared spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture. Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.