Recipe(tried): Easy Manicotti for Melissa

Melissa - I make a mean manicotti and I do not pre-cook my pasta. I got the receipe from Taste of Home (I think). Here is the receipe. I make it the night before and allow to sit in the refrigerator overnite. This helps the pasta to absorb the liquid. My family loves this!!!

EASY SPINACH MANICOTTI

1 carton (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 pk (10 oz) frozen spinach - thawed and well drained (squeeze all liquid out)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 jars (28 oz each) spaghetti sauce (your choice of flavor- I use meat flavored)
1 cup water
1 pkg (8 oz) manicotti shells

Combine ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder. In seperate bowl combine spaghetti sauce and water, spread 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture, arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 for 40-50 minutes. (8 servings)

ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY!!!