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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Saute the garlic and onions until tender.
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Add the tomato products and 1 c.
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water.
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Add the olives, wine, spices and 1/2 c.
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of parmesan or romano cheese.
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Stir and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
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In a frying pan, heat 2 tbsp.
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of oil, add hamburger and sausage and fry til cooked through.
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Add to the sauce.
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Simmer for at least 45 min or if you have longer up to 3 hours.
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Cook the manicotti according to the package directions, drain, cool and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and egg until well blended.
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Add the parmesan, mozzarella and basil, stir well.
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Stuff the manicotti shells with the cheese mixture, you can use a pastry bag, plastic bag with a hole cut in the bottom or a spoon.
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A pastry bag works the best.
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Take a 13x9 inch pan, spread the sauce over the bottom till covered and its about 1/2 inch thick.
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Lay the stuffed manicotti on top.
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Spread sauce to cover shells on top.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
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Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for at least 1 hour.
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When you take it out of the oven, it should be bubbling and hot throughout.
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Let it sit for at least 10 min.
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before serving.
