• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add ricotta, 1 cup shredded cheese, basil, and salt to large bowl; stir to combine. Add half of ricotta cheese filling to sealable plastic bag. Seal; cut corner to 1/2-inch opening.

• Step 2

  Spray bottom and sides of 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 1/2 cups of sauce on bottom of pan; set aside. Place 6 pasta halves on large work surface. Pipe cheese filling down center of each square. Gently roll up; place in pan seam-side down. Refill bag with remaining cheese filling; repeat until all 12 manicotti are arranged in pan. Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce evenly over top.

• Step 3

  Cover with parchment paper placed directly on sauce, then foil. Bake 1 hour; remove from oven. Carefully remove foil and paper; top with remaining shredded cheese. Return to oven; bake, uncovered, 10 min, until cheese melts. Remove from oven; let rest 20-30 min before serving. Serve with warmed sauce.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.