Old World Manicotti

By eaglezfan6

Ingredients

• 12 large manicotti shells
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp dried basil
• 1 26 oz jar prepared spaghetti sauce divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray

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

For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture.

Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer.