Special Cheese Manicotti

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Otis

"Shredded zucchini and bottled Italian salad dressing give such yummy flavor to the cheese filling in this pasta bake that guests will never miss the meat. 'It's the perfect size for a small gathering,' informs Lisa Otis of Drain, Oregon."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min
READY IN	1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

DIRECTIONS

Cook manicotti according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the egg, sour cream, salad dressing and zucchini.
Carefully stuff manicotti (see page 58); place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.