Best Cheese Manicotti Recipe - How To Make Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) package manicotti
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 1/2 c. ricotta cheese
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper