STUFFED MANICOTTI RECIPE - (4/5)

STUFFED MANICOTTI Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Marinel

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 manicotti shells
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 lbs cottage cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can (16 ozs) diced or whole (crushed) tomatoes
3 8oz cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

1. In a 4 quart stock pot, cook manicotti shells in boiling water, salted with 2 teaspoons salt. Drain, set aside. 2. In medium bowl mix cottage cheese, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley and egg until blended. 3. In large skillet heat oil, saute onion till tender. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Stir well and bring to a simmer. 4. Reserve 1 cup sauce for later, Pour remaining sauce into baking pan. 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spoon cheese mixture into shells. Place shells in the sauce and pour the remaining 1 cup reserved sauce over the top. 6. Cover with foil, and bake approx. 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining Cheese, and bake 15 minutes longer.