Easy Baked Manicotti

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This is a satisfying meatless meal that is very easy to make. You could make it with meat sauce if you like. Serve it with a salad, some good garlic bread and a glass of red wine. I got this from a local retirement community cookbook.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Let pasta dry on paper towels.

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For filling , in medium bowl , stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta , basil , garlic , and pinch of salt.

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Using a teaspoon , carefully stuff pasta shells with cheese mixture.

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Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish.

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Arrange stuffed shells over sauce.

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Pour remaining sauce over pasta.

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Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

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Bake manicotti for 15-20 minutes.

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Sprinkle with the parmesan and bake 10 more minutes.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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manicotti, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, spaghetti sauce, parmesan cheese