Cheese Manicotti

 

Ingredients

1 carton ( 15 oz) ricotta cheese

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1 C shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 C grated parmesan cheese, divided

4 C marinara sauce

1/2 C water 

1 pkg. ( 8 oz) manicotti shells

additional parsley, optional

Directions 

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in 1/2 C mozzarella cheese and 1/2 C Parmesan cheese. In another  bowl, mix marinara sauce and water; spread 3/4 C sauce onto bottom of a 13 x 9 in baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.

2) Bake, covered, 50 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 C mozzarella cheese and 1/2 C Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with additional parsley. 

Prep: 25 minutes

Bake: 65 minutes

Total: 90 minutes

Serves: 7