Mom's Famous Manicotti (or Stuffed Shells) Recipe

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

In a large bowl, stir together the cooked beef, cottage cheese, half the mozzarella, egg, mayonnaise and oregano. Spread about 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce over the entire bottom of a large shallow baking dish.

Fill each shell or manicotti with the cheese filling, placing each one in the sauce-lined dish (place shells seam-side down).

When all shells are filled and in the pan, spread the remaining sauce over all and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Christine's Note: Since we have some vegetarians in the house, I separate out half the cheese filling before adding the burger and bake in separate casseroles.