Three Cheese Manicotti


A cheesy dish for that favorite Italian fanatic of yours. Serves 1.
14 pieces uncooked manicotti noodles
30 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups spaghetti sauce

Preheat over to 350°
Bring large pot of water to a boil.
Cook manicotti noodles for 4 minutes (do not fully cook!!!) and then remove and stick on a sheet of tin foil to cool.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, eggs, and all seasonings.
Stir until well blended.
Carefully fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup mixture (use a spoon, pastry squirter or your hands).
Place filled shells in a 9"x13" baking pan.
Pour spaghetti sauce over filled pasta and top with remaining cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for ~30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes

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