Manicotti

By: Susan Proctor
A Ground Beef Recipe Card Collection

1 container (16 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cottage chees
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt an black pepper
1 package ( about 8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce
2 cups water

1. Combine ricotta chees, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese and garlic in large bowl; mix well. Season with salt and peper.
2. Preheat oven to 375'F. Fill manicotti shells with cheese mixture; place in 13x9- inch baking dish.
3. Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat.
Stir in pasta sauce and water (mixture will be thin). Pour sauce over filled manicotti shells.
4. Cover with foil; bake 1 hour or until sauce has thickened and shells are tender.
Makes 6 Servings