"The Best Manicotti Recipe I make this Manicotti for dinner guests when I’m looking to impress and it is an awesome dish to take to other families since you can make it ahead of time and even freeze it. Throw in a side of garlic bread or breadsticks and a salad or steamed broccoli and..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 can diced tomatoes (28-ounce, in juice)
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1 can crushed tomatoes (28-ounce)
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 medium cloves garlic minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese (about 24 ounces)
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4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 cups)
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh)
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1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh)
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16 Barilla Oven-Ready lasagna noodles (no boiling required)