My Family's BEST Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons/10g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (1.25 ml, optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (2.5 ml, optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (30 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese (850g), drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (approx. 50g)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (15g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (15g)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1.25 ml)
• 12-14 manicotti pasta tubes (approx. 200g)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)