No Boil Manicotti

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This is an easy recipe since you don't need to precook the pasta and the shells are firm when you try to stuff them.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f.

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Combine ricotta , 4 oz mozzarella , parmesan , 1 tsp sugar , egg , nutmeg , parsley , salt and pepper.

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Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with cheese mixture , from both ends.

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Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a slightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

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Combine diced tomatoes , tomato paste , water , onion flakes , basil , rosemary , oregano , sugar , salt and pepper in a small or medium sauce pan and bring to just a boil.

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Pour sauce over manicotti covering completely.

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Cover baking dish with aluminum foil , crimping edges to seal tightly.

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Bake for 40 minutes at 400f.

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Remove foil , sprinkle generously with remaining mozzarella.

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Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Ingredients

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part-skim ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, sugar, egg, nutmeg, dried parsley, ground black pepper, manicotti, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion flakes, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried oregano, salt