Manicotti

  • 28 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese

Cook shells, drain and pat dry. Mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, salt, pepper and lemon peel. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture. Divide shells between 2 ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking dishes. Cover with sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes. If frozen, heat uncovered at 375°F for 1 hour.

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