Sunday, November 4, 2012

Lita's Manicotti

12 manicotti
Stuffing:
1 1/2 cups of cottage cheese
1/3 cup of ricotta cheese
2-3 handfuls of 6 blend cheese
2 spoonfuls of Italian Seasoning
2 spoonfuls of jarred minced garlic
2 pinches of minced onion
Topping:
A jar of Rinaldi's Tomato and Basil Sauce
Shredded Mozzarella for topping

Preheat oven at 350. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, throw in the pasta and cook until tender. Drain in a colander. Rinse in cold water for about 20 seconds and set aside.

While water is boiling,  combine cheeses and spices in a large bowl; stir until all ingredients are distributed evenly throughout the mix.Once pasta is cooked and rinsed, begin stuffing the cheese mix into the manicotti. Use all the cheese mix (if you need to make more then go for it. I guessed on the exact measurements because, as most of you know, the only time I measure is when I'm baking desserts). Once you've finished stuffing the manicotti, gently place them in the baking dish so they all fit. With a spoon, coat the pasta with the tomato sauce; then sprinkle mozzarella over the manicotti.

Bake for about 30-35 minutes and you are all set!

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