Crock Pot Manicotti

Erin,

I know what you are thinking, manicotti in a crock pot? Yes. How amazing is that?? You don't even have to boil the noodles first! It only takes a couple hours in the crock pot but it was awesome! Sam absolutely raved about the manicotti and I think I will add this recipe to our weekly rotation :)

Ingredients:

Filling Ingredients (Place inside a gallon size freezer bag):
2 cups cottage cheese
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
Add:
1 ½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Remaining Ingredients:
1-8oz. package manicotti
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Jar or can of favorite marinara sauce
cooking spray

Directions:
1. Combine filling ingredients in a gallon size freezer bag and gently knead until thoroughly mixed.
2. Clip a small corner, about 1/2", of the bag. Spray crock pot.
3. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce in crock pot . Pipe all cheese and place in crock pot. 4. Pour remaining sauce on top. covering completely.
5. Crock on high for about 2 hours until shells are fork tender.
6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese the last thirty minutes of cooking time.