Three Cheese Manicotti with Italian Sausage Marinara

Preparation

1. To prepare the Italian Sausage Marinara

   Step 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the diced onions, cook 3-4 minutes then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

   Step 2

   Add the sausage and cook through.

   Step 3

   Add the red wine, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

   Step 4

   Add the kosher salt, black pepper, fresh basil, parsley and oregano.

   Step 5

   Reduce to low, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.

2. To prepare the Three Cheese Manicotti

   Step 6

   Bring a large pot of water to boil.

   Step 7

   Add the manicotti shells and cook 4-5 minutes, drain, then set aside.

   Step 8

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, basil, parsley and oregano.

   Step 9

   Place this mixture in a piping bag, or plastic bag with a cut corner.

   Step 10

   Pipe the cheese mixture into the manicotti shells.

   Step 11

   Pour half of the Italian Sausage Marinara in a casserole dish.

   Step 12

   Layer the manicotti shells on top.

   Step 13

   Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.

   Step 14

   Top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.

   Step 15

   Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.