Manicotti

I decided to make some delicious Manicotti this week. I love Italian food a lot, almost as much as I like Mexican food. This recipe is really delicious and will impress who ever you make it for. I love this recipe because it's really easy.

Ingredients:

• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 16 oz of homemade meat sauce (see lasagna recipe)
• 5 1/2 ounces manicotti pasta

Directions:

1. Cook manicotti in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse with cold water
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce . Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.