old-world manicotti

Name: Old-World Manicotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 - large manicotti shells; 4 cup(s) shredded mozzerella cheese, divided; 2 cup(s) ricotta cheese`; 6 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped; 26 ounce(s) spaghetti sauce (4 cups plus 2 ounces); 1/2 cup(s) parmesan or romano cheese, freshly grated

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Cindee Vett

Eugene, OR

Updated on Jun 30, 2011

This is from "Grandma's Kitchen" Treasured Family Recipes. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds good :)

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 - large manicotti shells
4 cups shredded mozzerella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese`
6 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
26 ounces spaghetti sauce (4 cups plus 2 ounces)
1/2 cup parmesan or romano cheese, freshly grated

How To Make old-world manicotti

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.
Step 3

For filling:In a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzerella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon or piping bag, either stuff or pipe the mixture into the manicotti shells.
Step 4

Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the pasta, sprinkle with remaining mozzerella.
Step 5

Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan or romano, bake for 10 minutes longer. serve immediately.
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