Easy Meatless Manicotti

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
• 16 oz carton fat-free cottage cheese
• 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed/drained/dry
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• 8 oz package manicotti shells
• 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine 1.5 cups mozzarella, cottage cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Spoon about 3 tbsp of the cheese mixture into each uncooked manicotti shell.
4. Pour half of the jar of spaghetti sauce in a 9"x13" baking pan (coated with cooking spray).
5. Arrange the stuffed shells over the sauce in the pan and top with the remaining sauce.
6. Pour 1 cup of water into the dish.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella evenly over the top.
8. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour or until the shells are tender.
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Add a side dish of broccoli or roasted bell peppers!

Author: Cookinglight.com