E-Z Manicotti

Submitted by SuperChef #1

"This is my family's favorite"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces manicotti, uncooked
• 1 1⁄2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Rinse in cool water.
3. Take Sauce and HALF of the basil and oregano.
4. Cook 3 minutes.
5. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
6. In bowl, stir together 1 CUP of the mozzarella, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, nutmeg and remaining basil and oregano.
7. Fill pasta tubes with ricotta mixture; place in dish.
8. Pour remaining sauce over pasta.
9. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes.