Southwestern Manicotti

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
• 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded nacho and taco blend cheese, about 8 oz divided
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup packed cilantro leaf
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) jar mild salsa

directions

1. Cook manicotti according to package directions,drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350.
3. Meanwhile in food processor,puree ricotta,1 cup cheese blend,eggs,cilantro,cumin,salt and pepper.
4. Fill each shell with mixture.
5. Place shells in lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
6. Top with salsa,sprinkle with remaning cheese.
7. Bake 40 minutes until filling is heated through and cheese is melted.