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INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage
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4 ounces bulk sweet Italian sausage
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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3 fresh bay leaves
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
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2 cups ricotta
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3 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
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One 8-ounce package manicotti