Manicotti Italian Casserole

Ingredients

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• 5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta
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• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
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• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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• 2 large eggs
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• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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• salt and ground black pepper to taste
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• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
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Instructions

1. 1
   Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3
   Mix ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
4. 4
   Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into an 11x17-inch baking dish. Stuff each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
5. 5
   Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.