Manicotti
"This easy Manicotti recipe is made by stuffing a lasagna noodle with a three cheese mixture, covering it in homemade sauce, and baking it in the oven...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes (Roma tomatoes (I prefer Contadina brand))
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2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic (, finely mined)
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (, optional)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 Tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
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4 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 large eggs (, lightly beaten)
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 Tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (, chopped (or 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley))
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil))
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16 no-boil lasagna noodles ((I use barilla brand - or substitute store-bought manicotti shells))
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