Baked Manicotti

Serves 6

8 oz. Manicotti, uncooked
1 15-oz. container part-skim ricotta cheese, whipped until smooth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 26-oz. jar spaghetti sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. In medium bowl, blend ricotta, Parmesan, egg and scallions. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Stuff pasta with cheese mixture. Arrange in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Cover. Bake in a 350-o F oven until hot, about 35 minutes.

National Pasta Assoc.