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4-6 servings
suggest servings
| 1 | package | pasta, manicotti shells | approximately 12 shells |
| Sauce | |||
| 2 | pounds | tomatoes | crushed, 1 large can |
| 2 | pounds | tomatoes | whole, 1 large can |
| 4 | tablespoons | tomato paste | |
| 6 | each | garlic cloves | or less |
| 2 | cups | onions | chopped |
| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | black pepper | |
| 2 | each | bay leaves | |
| 1 | tablespoon | basil | |
| 1 | tablespoon | oregano | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | tarragon | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | thyme | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | rosemary leaves | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | red pepper flakes | |
| 1 | x | cayenne pepper | to taste |
| 1 | teaspoon | parsley leaves | preferably fresh but dry will do |
| 1 | dash | red wine | dry |
| Filling | |||
| 1/2 | cup | parsley leaves | chopped |
| 1 | pound | ricotta cheese | |
| 2 | large | eggs | |
| 1 | cup | mozzarella cheese | |
| 1/2 | cup | parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated | grated |
| 1/2 | cup | romano cheese | grated |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | black pepper | |
| 1 | each | garlic clove | peeled and minced |
MAKE SAUCE: Saute onions in large pot with olive oil over medium heat.
Add crushed garlic.
Cook until onions start to brown.
Add cans of tomatoes along with paste, breaking any large chunks.
Add in seasonings and red wine.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes.
MAKE FILLING: mix filling ingredients in bowl, reserving about 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella to sprinkle on top.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook manicotti until they are al dente (follow the instructions on the box).
Drain and stuff each with filling mixture.
Cover baking pan with about 1/2 inch of sauce, and arrange stuffed shells on top.
Cover with sauce and reserved mozzarella.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes, until cheese is nicely browned and sauce is bubbling.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 50.0g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium 414mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.0g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 34% |
| Sugars 18.0g | |
| Protein 29.0g | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 111% | Vitamin C | 139% | |
| Calcium | 57% | Iron | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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