Becker’s Best Braces Friendly Recipes

Stuffed Manicotti
Dawn O.

Serves 5 large servings

1 8 oz box manicotti, uncooked
1 3/4 c. ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1 T. oregano
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 t. crushed fresh garlic
1 c. water
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 30 oz. jar spaghetti sauce

Brown and drain the sausage. Add spaghetti sauce and 1 c. water. Mix well. Heat to boil then reduce heat to simmer; cover. Mix ricotta, 2 c. mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Add egg to cheese mixture. Add spices to cheese mixture. Fill uncooked manicotti with cheese mixture. Put small amount of sauce and sausage mixture in bottom of 13 x 9 " pan. Place filled manicotti in pan on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Top with remaining 1 c. mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Take of foil the last 15 minutes of cooking. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.