Stuffed Manicotti

You can save money by substituting small curd cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese in this recipe. Drain the cottage cheese in a small-mesh strainer for at least 10 minutes before using.

Ingredients

12 jumbo manicotti shells

2 eggs, beaten

15 oz ricotta cheese

2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

15 oz tomato sauce

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook pasta using package directions for half the time; drain, rinse and drain again. Set aside. Mix eggs, ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

2. Stuff pasta with cheese mixture and arrange in a large greased baking dish.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder and remaining Parmesan.

4. Pour sauce over stuffed pasta. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.