Mama Mia Cheesy Manicotti The Real Family Recipe

Ingredients

• 12-14 dried manicotti tubes (approx. 250g / 9 oz)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 700g / 25 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 115g / 4 oz grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 794g / 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 397g / 14 oz tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 115g / 4oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste