Spinach Manicotti

 

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 (10 ounce) package large shell noodles
2. 2 (10 ounce) cans spinach, drained well
3. 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
4. 1 pint low fat cottage cheese
5. 3 garlic cloves, minced
6. salt and pepper
7. 2 cups spaghetti sauce (your favorite)

Directions:
1. Cook noodles to package directions, make sure they are a bit al dente, drain and set aside to cool.
2. Mix spinach, 1/2 the mozzarella, cottage cheese garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Stuff mixture into cooled manicotti noodles, if you have any left over, you can freeze it, or just stick it on top of the noodles.
4. Place noodles in a 9×10-inch glass casserole dish, and cover with 1/2 jar of pasta sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover dish with foil and bake at 350-375°F for 30 minutes, until its hot, and bubbly. Let cool a bit before serving.

Enjoy your meal!

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