Julia's Manicotti Recipe

Name: Julia's Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package pasta, manicotti shells approximately 12 shells; 2 pounds tomatoes crushed, 1 large can; 2 pounds tomatoes whole, 1 large can; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 each garlic cloves or less; 2 cups onions chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 each bay leaves; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 x cayenne pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon parsley leaves preferably fresh but dry will do; 1 dash red wine dry; 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1 pound ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1/2 cup romano cheese grated; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 each garlic cloves peeled and minced

Servings: persons

1 package pasta, manicotti shells approximately 12 shells
2 pounds tomatoes crushed, 1 large can
2 pounds tomatoes whole, 1 large can
4 tablespoons tomato paste
6 each garlic cloves or less
2 cups onions chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 each bay leaves
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 x cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon parsley leaves preferably fresh but dry will do
1 dash red wine dry
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
1 pound ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1/2 cup romano cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 each garlic cloves peeled and minced

1
MAKE SAUCE: Saute onions in large pot with olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add crushed garlic.
3
Cook until onions start to brown.
4
Add cans of tomatoes along with paste, breaking any large chunks.
5
Add in seasonings and red wine.
6
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes.
7
MAKE FILLING: mix filling ingredients in bowl, reserving about 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella to sprinkle on top.
8
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
9
Cook manicotti until they are al dente (follow the instructions on the box).
10
Drain and stuff each with filling mixture.
11
Cover baking pan with about 1/2 inch of sauce, and arrange stuffed shells on top.
12
Cover with sauce and reserved mozzarella.
13
Bake at 350F (180C) F for about 20 minutes, until cheese is nicely browned and sauce is bubbling.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package pasta, manicotti shells approximately 12 shells, 2 pounds tomatoes crushed, 1 large can, 2 pounds tomatoes whole, 1 large can, 4 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Julia's Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Julia's Manicotti

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