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boscob@worldnet.att.net

Serves/Makes:5 big servings

Ingredients

• 1 box (8 oz) manicotti , uncooked
• 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) ricotta cheese
• 3 cups (700 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh parsley, chooped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) fresg ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 ml) crushed garlic
• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 1 pound of ground sausage, italian
• jar (30 oz) spagetti sauce

Preparation

• Brown and drain sausage
• Add spagetti sauce and 1 cup (225 ml) of water.
• Mix well
• Heat to boil, then reduse heat to simmer and cover
• Mix ricotta, 2c. mozzarella, parmesan cheese
• Add egg to cheese mixture
• Add spices to cheese mixture
• Fill uncooked manicotti with cheese mixture
• Put small amount of sause and sausage mixture in bottem of 13 inch x 9 inch pan
• Place filled manicotti in pan on top of sause.
• Pour remaining sauce over manicotti
• Top with remaining 1 cup (225 ml) of mozzarella cheese
• Top with foil
• Bake 350 degrees (175 C.) for 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Take off foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking
• Let sit for 15 minutes before serving

Comments

Is my husband's favorite dish. Serve with Italian bread and tossed salad.