Stuffed Shells

Stuffed Shells

• 6 manicotti shells
• 1 c ricotta cheese
• 1 c 2% mozzarella cheese
• Italian seasoning, to taste
  
• Homemade marinara sauce (tomato sauce with Italian herbs and a dash of garlic) for drizzling
• Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
   
2. Cook the manicotti until it is just tender.
3. While it is cooking, combine the cheeses and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl, and simmer your marinara sauce.
4. Remove the manicotti from the heat and place in a round baking dish.
5. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture, drizzle with the marinara sauce, and top with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350 for approximately 10 minutes, until the cheese mixture is warmed through.

This dish makes a great romantic dinner in when paired with a nice crisp salad.

Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)