Spooning a cheesy filling into manicotti shells can be time-consuming and messy. To avoid the trouble, I put the filling into a cake decorating bag and easily pipe it into the pasta tubes. —Gayla Almendarez, Pryor, Oklahoma
This saucy pasta recipe is so easy and convenient; it's perfect for any busy weeknight. If you use your own precooked chicken, you'll need about a cup, diced. -Melissa Holmquist of Pensacola, Florida
I found this recipe in a cookbook from my mother's hometown. Since everyone there is a good cook, I knew this would be terrific. One taste proved me right!—Pam Clemens, Wimbledon, North Dakota
