Stuffed Manicotti -Lisa

12 large manicotti shells

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups ricotta cheese

6 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped (or 2 Tbsp. dried basil)

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 cup parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. For filling, stir together 3 cups of mozzarella cheese (leave 1 cup set aside) with the ricotta and basil in a medium bowl. Using a spoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with cheese mixture. Spoon half of the spaghetti sauce into the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour  remaining sauce over pasta; top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, then bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.