Manicotti

 "Manicotti"

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Serving Size  : 5     Preparation Time :0:00

Categories    : Meatless

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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                                   10   uncooked manicotti shells (from 8-ounce  package)

                       

  1    (15 ounce) can  tomato sauce

  1   large  tomato -- chopped (1 cup)

             1    tablespoon  chopped fresh basil leaves

                        OR

  1    teaspoon  dried basil leaves

                         2    cups  small-curd creamed cottage cheese 

     1/4    cup  grated Parmesan cheese

                1   teaspoon  chopped fresh thyme leaves

                        OR

     1/2   teaspoon  dried thyme leaves

           1    small  onion -- chopped (1/4 cup)

        1      clove  garlic -- finely chopped

        2     eggs                                          

                                                        1   (10 ounce) package  frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and        squeezed to drain

                                   1      cup  shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Heat oven to 350º. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13 × 9 × 2 inches. Cook

and drain manicotti as directed on package. Mix tomato sauce, tomato and

basil. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce mixture evenly in baking dish. Mix

remaining ingredients except Mozzarella cheese. Fill manicotti with

spinach mixture. Place in baking dish. 

Pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over shells. Sprinkle with Mozzarella

cheese. Cover and bake 15 minutes; uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or

until hot and bubbly.