My husband always said I was a cheap date because I love Italian food. If Spaghetti and Meatballs were on the menu, that is what I would order! I have expanded my food choices some; but, I still love Italian food . And, when I make homemade Italian this manicotti recipe is the one I prefer:

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 Manicotti noodles
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 Egg, slightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. Parsley
• ½ tsp. Oregano
• ⅛ tsp. Cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray baking dish with cooking spray.

Boil manicotti noodles, drain and place in cold water.


Combine ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, egg white, parsley, oregano, and pepper.

Blend well.


Fill shells and place side by side in baking dish.


Pour spaghetti sauce (we love Victoria brand sauce at our house) over manicotti and bake for 40 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy with Italian bread and a tossed salad.