Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 (28-ounce can) peeled tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (8 oz) box manicotti pasta (12 pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces

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