Manicotti Marinara With Peppers |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is just wonderful. I love Italian food and this one is soooo good. Ingredients:
8 ounces manicotti, uncooked |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups yellow and green bell peppers, cut into strips |
1 cup onion, slices |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup sliced zucchini |
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
15 ounces ricotta cheese |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.
2. In skillet, heat oil.
3. Add peppers, onion and garlic. Cook over medium high heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Add zucchini, sauce and HALF of the basil and oregano.
5. Cook 3 minutes.
6. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
7. In bowl, stir together 1 CUP of the mozzarella, ricotta, egg, parmesan, and remaining basil and oregano.
8. Fill pasta tubes with ricotta mixture; place in dish.
9. Pour remaining sauce over pasta.
10. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
11. Bake at 350ยบ for 25-30 minutes.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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