Tuesday Thyme: Manicotti

This recipe is from cooks.com and it is really good!

Manicotti with Cheese Filling
serves 6

8 oz. manicotti shells, uncooked
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 oz. ricotta cheese, drained (can substitute cottage cheese)
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
2 T. chopped parsley
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
32 oz. spaghetti sauce

1. Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. Cool in a single layer on wax paper or aluminum foil to prevent manicotti from sticking together.
2. Combine cheeses, parsley, salt, and pepper for filling; spoon into manicotti. Very carefully!
3. Put a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on bottom of a glass 9" x 13" baking pan. Arrange manicotti in single layer over sauce.
4. Cover with remaining sauce.
5. Cover with aluminum foil.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
7. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer.