Manicotti

This is a wonderful Italian recipe. Like the Cannelloni, it takes time to make and you'll love the results.

Manicotti

INGREDIENTS:

1 box De Cecco Cannelloni all'uovo n° 100, uncooked

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

2 cups ricotta cheese

6 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 tbsp dried basil

1 (26oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided

½ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

HOW TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x9 pan with nonstick spray. 

For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with ricotta and basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture. 

Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into pan. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake manicotti for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately. Yield: 8