Old-World Manicotti

12 large manicotti shells
4 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 c ricotta cheese
6 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 2 tbsp dried)
1 (26-oz) jar/can Spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 c grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preheat oven to 350
Spray 13x9 baking dish w/ non-stick cooking spray
Cook pasta according to package instructions (do not over-cook) rinse, and dry pasta on paper towels.

Filling: In medium bowl combine 3 c Mozzarella with ricotta & basil.
Carefully stuff mixture into pasta w/ a small spoon.
pour a small amount of sauce into baking dish and arrange filled pastas in pan. Pour remaining sauce over top of pasta.
Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, sprinkle w/ Parmesan bake 10 mins longer.
Serve immediately