Life is too short. I'd much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.

Stuffed Manicotti Shells



SERVES 4 -6

* 12-16 ounces jumbo pasta shells or manicotti
* 2-3 cups marinara sauce
* 3 cups ricotta cheese
* 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook shells according to package directions. Mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Stuff shells or manicotti with cheese mixture and arrange in a 13" x 9" baking dish coated with a thin layer of marinara sauce.
3. Spoon marinara sauce over each shell and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350°F.