Manicotti

2, 16 oz. cartons Ricotta cheese
8+ oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. basil
salt & pepper
26-28 oz. marinara sauce
Parmesan cheese
14-16 manicotti shells
spinach, optional
mushrooms, optional

Place large pan of water, with a little oil in it, on to boil. When boiling, place manicotti shells in water and boil for 3 minutes only. Drain on paper towels. Combine cheeses, eggs, basil, salt and pepper. Pour some marinara sauce in bottom of 9x13 dish. Stuff shells with cheese mixture. Place on top of sauce and pour more sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover. Bake 10 more minutes.

*This is one of Chris' favorites : )

**Traditional manicotti does not have chicken or meat in it.