7.16.2007

cheese manicotti

1 pkg. manicotti noodles {large tube pasta}
2 c. low fat ricotta cheese
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 TBS parsley flakes {i didn't have parsley so i used 1 TBS dried basil flakes}
1 large can spaghetti sauce

cook pasta according to package directions. lay on foil to cool. meanwhile mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, salt, pepper and parsley. once noodles are cold fill with cheese mixture. place filled pasta in a baking dish. pour spaghetti sauce over the top, covering all the pasta. bake covered at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes. remove foil, sprinkle with a little more mozzarella or parmesan and bake until cheese is melted.

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