Three Cheese Manicotti My Easy Cheesy Family Favorite

Ingredients

• 12 manicotti shells (approximately 8 oz/225g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese (full-fat recommended) (425g)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (50g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)