SAUSAGE MANICOTTI

INGREDIENTS

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups(16 ounces ) 4% cottage cheese
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 jar (26 ounces ) Italian baking sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim milk mozzarella

In a large bowl, combine sausage and cottage cheese. Stuff into manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.Top with baking sauce.Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into the center of the shell reads 160 degrees.Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.