Three Cheese Manicotti II

Ingredients

• 1 package manicotti shells , 8 ounce
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese , divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 jars pasta sauce , 26 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.

4. 4

   Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.