E-Z Manicotti

Ingredients

• 8 ounces manicotti, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. 2

   Rinse in cool water.

3. 3

   Take Sauce and HALF of the basil and oregano.

4. 4

   Cook 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Spread 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into 13x9 baking dish.

6. 6

   In bowl, stir together 1 CUP of the mozzarella, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, nutmeg and remaining basil and oregano.

7. 7

   Fill pasta tubes with ricotta mixture; place in dish.

8. 8

   Pour remaining sauce over pasta.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

10. 10

    Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes.