3 Cheese Manicotti

• 1 (8 oz.) package Manicotti shells
• 4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 c. Ricotta cheese
• 1c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 2 T. dried Basil
• 1 (26 oz.) jar pasta sauce

 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the manicotti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 9x13 in. baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil.Stuff cooked manicotti shells with the mixture.

Spread 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.  Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish and cover with remaining sauce.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and continue baking 10 minutes until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.