Cooking Thursday

Morning everyone, hope you are all having a great start to your day.

I'm so glad it's Thursday, I am looking forward to this weekend more than usual, I don't know why, but I just am LOL

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On to today's recipe, this one comes from the Gooseberry Patch Meals in Minutes Cookbook, which I reviewed last night and is actually a giveaway, so if you're interested in winning a copy of the book, head on over to Full Bellies, Happy Kids and leave a comment :)

And by the way, I opened the contest to everyone, not just USA. :)

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

4 to 6 qts. water
1-1./2 t. salt, divided
1 T. olive oil
12-oz. pkg. manicotti
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. cottage cheese
12-oz. pkg. shredded Monteray Jack cheese
12-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
24-oz. jar spaghetti sauce


Bring water and one teaspoon salt to a boil; add olive oil and manicotti.

Allow to resume boiling; boil for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain boiling water; fill with cool water and set aside.

In a bowl, blend cheeses, egg, parley, garlic and remaining salt; set aside. Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 13″x9″ baking pan.

Spoon cheese filling into each manicotti until about 3/4 full; arrange on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti; bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.