Prepare pasta according to package direction; drain.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown sausage; pour off fat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Stir in tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stuff pasta with cheese mixture.
Spread half the sauce on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce. Spoon remaining sauce on top; cover.
Bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package direction; drain.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown sausage; pour off fat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Stir in tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stuff pasta with cheese mixture.
Spread half the sauce on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce. Spoon remaining sauce on top; cover.
Bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.