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      Title: Marvelous Manicotti
 Categories: Main Dish,Pasta/Rice
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
     56 oz Tomato,Crushed
    1/2 c  Olive Oil
    1/4 c  Onion,Diced
      2 ea Garlic,Minced
      2 lb Ricotta Cheese
      2 c  Mozzarella,Shredded
    1/2 c  Parmesan Cheese
      2    Eggs,Beaten
    1/2 t  Salt
    1/8 t  Black Pepper
      1 t  Fresh Parsley,Minced
      1    Manicotti Shells

In a 3 quart sauce pan, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, onion, and
garlic.
Simmer 30 to 40 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs.
Beat til fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the salt, pepper, and parsley.

Cook the manicotti shells al dente according to the manicotti package
instructions.
Place the manicotti in cold water and wait until they are cool enough
to handle.

Gently fill each manicotti with approximately 1/4 cup of the cheese
filling.
Place the filled manicotti side by side in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over manicotti.  Sprinkle with additional Parmesan
cheese.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly.
Serve.


Per Serving: 739 Cal (63% from Fat, 20% from Protein, 17% from Carb);
38 g Protein; 53 g Tot Fat; 18 g Sat Fat; 28 g Mono Fat; 32 g Carb; 5 g
Fiber; 826 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 710 mg Sodium; 203 mg Cholesterol


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