Cheesy Pesto-Meatball Manicotti
INGREDIENTS
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12 dried manicotti
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
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1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
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1/2 cup finely chopped green sweet pepper (1 small)
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons basil or dried tomato pesto
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1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
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3 cups Marinara Sauce or bottled tomato pasta sauce
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Fresh basil (optional)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large)
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1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (1 medium)
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1/2 cup finely chopped celery (1 stalk)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 15 ouncecans tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cup water
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1 cup dry red wine or cranberry juice
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3 tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
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2 - 3 teaspoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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3 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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