12 large manicotti shells
4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
2 c ricotta cheese
2 tbsp dried basil
26oz spaghetti sauce
½ grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13x19 baking dish with non stick spray
2. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain: rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.
3. For filling stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells.
4. Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella
5. Bake manicotti for 15 mins. Sprinkle with Parmesan; bake for 10 mins longer. Serve immediately

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