Manicotti

Manicotti


Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (16 ounce) carton small curd low fat cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese , grated
1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
2 eggs
2 ½ cups spaghetti sauce


Directions:
1. Boil manicotti according to package directions, adding oil to water so they won't stick. Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, and eggs.
2. Drain manicotti; run cold water over it.
3. Stuff each manicotti with cheese mixture.
4. Place them in a 3 qt casserole after treating the dish with nonstick spray, and pour sauce around the manicotti.
5. Cover dish with foil and freeze.


FOR LABELS (12):
To prepare for serving, thaw and preheat oven to 350F. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.  11/27/12