Old World Manicotti

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 12 large manicotti shells
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 T. dried basil
• 1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x9" 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 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 or longer. Serve immediately.