Manicotti Recipe

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Ingredients (Omit the sausage for a meatless version)

• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
• 3 Italian sausage links, mild or hot, casings removed
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• Dash black pepper
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet separate and brown sausage on medium heat. Drain and cool.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Combine sausage, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Season with black pepper and mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
5. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.