Three Cheese Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce (1 c.)
1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix
2 (8 oz.) c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 (8 oz.) c. Ricotta or creamed-style cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. snipped parsley
8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In small saucepan, blend water, tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix; simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
Add eggs, parsley, salt and pepper.
Mix lightly; stuff shells with cheese mixture using about 1/2 cup of mixture for each.
Pour half of spaghetti sauce into 2-quart or 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4-inch baking dish; arrange stuffed manicotti in dish.
Pour remaining sauce over top.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese and bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.