New England Cheddar And Crab Manicotti

Recipe adapted from cabot creamery.

In large bowl , combine cottage cheese , 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , crabmeat , parsley , onion , and basil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour 2 cups tomato sauce into shallow baking dish.

Stuff shells with equal amounts of cheese mixture and place on top of sauce.

Spoon remaining sauce over shells , cover with foil , and bake for 25 minutes.

Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more.

Variation: for a florentine version , substitute 1 package cooked frozen chopped spinach in place of crabmeat.

cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, crabmeat, fresh parsley, onion, dried basil, tomato sauce, manicotti, salt & pepper