Ingredients
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced10 uncooked manicotti shells1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce3/4 cup water
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano and garlic; stuff into uncooked manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; pour over manicotti. Pour water along sides of pan.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
