Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. spaghetti sauce
8 to 10 uncooked manicotti shells
2 eggs
1/2 lb. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. cottage cheese
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. soft butter or oleo
1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Spray 9 x 9-inch glass pan with Pam.
Thin spaghetti sauce with 1/2 to 3/4 cup water.
Spoon 3/4 cup sauce over bottom of pan.
Mix eggs, cheeses, oleo, salt, pepper and basil in a bowl. Use an iced tea spoon to stuff shells.
Lay shells, side by side, in pan.
Spoon over remaining sauce.
Pour another 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup water over top.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes. Serve with a green salad and hot bread.