- 6
- 30 mins
- 75 mins
Ingredients
- 12 manicotti shells
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 lbs cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can (16 ozs) diced or whole (crushed) tomatoes
- 3 8oz cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a 4 quart stock pot, cook manicotti shells in boiling water, salted with 2 teaspoons salt. Drain, set aside.
2. In medium bowl mix cottage cheese, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley and egg until blended.
3. In large skillet heat oil, saute onion till tender. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Reserve 1 cup sauce for later, Pour remaining sauce into baking pan.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spoon cheese mixture into shells. Place shells in the sauce and pour the remaining 1 cup reserved sauce over the top.
6. Cover with foil, and bake approx. 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining Cheese, and bake 15 minutes longer.