Spinach Manicotti

8-10 Manicotti shells
5-6 ounces fresh Spinach leaves - washed
1 pound Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg - beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups Tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

-Cook the manicooti shells according to the package directions. Pick the stems from the spinach leaves. Steam or saute spinach until just wilted. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper - Stir in the spinach.
-Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Stuff the shells lightly (easy with pastry bag or a spoon) Line them into a lightly greased 8x11 baking dish. Pour the sauce all over and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes or until bubbly in the middle.

Note:You can use the filling for jumbo stuffed shells, cannelloni, or other stuffed baked pastas.