Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Baked Manicotti

Baked Manicotti
by: Erin Bell

serves: 6
preheat oven: 350
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes covered, 5 minutes uncovered, let stand 5-7 minutes before serving
items you'll need: foil, casserole dish, pot, non-stick cook spray, large bowl

1 pkg (8oz) manicotti
1 jar (27oz) lasagna or marinara sauce
2 eggs
1 container (15oz) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated paresan cheese

1. Cook Manicotti according to directions and drain
2. Spray bottom of casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs
4. Stir in ricotta, 3 cups of mozzarella and 3/4 cups of parmesan cheese
5. Spread 1/2 jar of sauce in bottom of dish
6. Fill each cooked manicotti with mix
7. Arrange filled manicotti in casserole dish
8. Top with remaining sauce and cheeses
9. Bake, covered until bubbly (about 45 minutes)
10. Uncover and continue to cook for about 5 minutes
11. Let stand before serving about 5-7 minutes

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