Special Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Special Cheese Manicotti Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  1. Cook manicotti according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the egg, sour cream, salad dressing and zucchini.
  2. Carefully stuff manicotti (see page 58); place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
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