September 2, 2008

Manicotti with Three Cheeses

12 manicotti shells
4 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided
8 oz. cream cheese with onions & chives,
softened

3 c. marinara sauce
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 c. frozen spinach, chopped (optional)

Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Mix 3 cups of mozzarella cheese with cream cheese. Mix in spinach, if desired. Stuff manicotti shells and place in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes.

From the kitchen of ... Jennifer

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