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For the tomato sauce:
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Heat 1/2 cup of olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Saute 2 cups of onion and 2 cloves of garlic for about 5 minutes until tender.
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Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce plus 1 cup of water.
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Bring to a boil then lower the heat.
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Cover and simmer for one hour, stirring frequently.
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Cook manicotti shells according to the package directions, al dente.
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Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Add 1 cup of onion and 2 cloves of garlic and saute until translucent and tender.
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Remove to a large bowl.
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Add the ground chuck, ground beef or mince to the skillet and brown until cooked through.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl with the onion.
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Add egg, salt, herbs, pepper and 1 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce.
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Stir to combine.
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Add about 3/4 of the shredded mozzarella and mix into the meat mixture.
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Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
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Stuff the meat mixture into the Manicotti.
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In a 17 x 9 inch baking dish, add 4 cups of tomato sauce (and any remaining meat mixture, if any).
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Arrange 3 rows of Manicotti lengthwise and cover with the remaining sauce.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan and remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake covered with foil for 60 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for 10 minutes longer.
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Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.
