I made this for dinner tonight and it was a HUGE success.
1 (8oz) package of manicotti noodles
1 lb italian sausage browned
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 (15oz) container of ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1. Cook noodles according to the directions on the package
2. In a large skillet brown the sausage and pour off the fat
3. Add onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is tender
4. Add spaghetti sauce. Keep warm
5. Combine ricotta, mozzerella (1 cup), provolone cheese and egg. Mix well.
6. Stuff the pasta. I took a large zip lock bag and cut off the corner to easily fill the pasta.
7. Spread 1/2 the sauce over the bottom of the pan.
8. Arrange the pasta in the pan. Cover with the rest of the sauce.
Bake at 375 for 35 minutes. Add extra mozerella cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.
I served this with texas toast garlic bread.
Enjoy and remember to kiss the cook!
