Farmhouse Manicotti With Optional Meat Sauce

1. 1

   Cook, rinse & drain manicotti as per package directions.

2. 2

   While that is cooking, brown the meat in a medium frying pan; rinse & drain for low-fat applications!

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350; grease 13x9 pan; set aside.

4. 4

   Mix meat and spaghetti sauce; spoon 3 cups of sauce into bottom of greased pan; set aside.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, combine THREE cups mozzarella with ricotta and basil.

6. 6

   Spoon mixture into a ziplock bag, cut off one corner, squeeze into pasta shells; lay finished shells into sauce in pan.

7. 7

   After all shells have been filled and nestled cutely together, pour remaining sauce over shells.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

9. 9

   Bake for 15 minutes; sprinkle with parmesan; bake for 10 more minutes.

10. 10

    Serve immediately. Yum!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.