Stuffed Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 uncooked manicotti shells
15 oz. cottage cheese
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. parsley (optional)
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. spaghetti sauce

Preparation

Cook manicotti.
Drain and place in bowl of cold water; set aside.
Set oven at 350\u00b0.
In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, egg and egg white, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Drain manicotti.
Pat dry with a paper towel.
Fill shells with the cheese spread.
Put 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce over bottom of 3-quart baking dish.
Arrange filled manicotti on sauce. Cover with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle remaining cheeses.
Cover dish loosely with foil.
Bake 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.