manicotti

brown:

2 lbs. hamburger

2 cloves crushed garlic

drain and add:

2 c. cottage cheese

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. mayonaise

8 oz. shredded mozarella 

cover bottom of greased casserole dish with ragu sauce and mushrooms.  stuff (cooked) shells with meat mixture and place on sauce.  cover with remaining sauce.  cover with foil and back 15 minutes covered.  then uncover and sprinkle with crushed oregano and parmesan.  bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.  uses 2 pkg. shells

if using raw shells, mix 1 c. water with 32 oz. ragu sauce.  heat and put 1 c. sauce on bottom.  add manicotti.  cover with foil and bake 400 degrees for 60 minutes, then 15 minutes uncovered.  

*original recipe from mom