Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 4 tsp. garlic, chopped, divided
  • 16 oz. ground pork
  • 6 oz. salami, diced
  • 3 cups
  • 1-1/2 cups POLLY-O Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 24 each manicotti, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
  • 2 qt. canned peeled Italian tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 12 slices POLLY-O Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced 1/4" thick

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in saute pan.
  • Saute 2 teaspoons garlic, add ground pork and saute.
  • Add salami and heat through.
  • Stir in ricotta, diced mozzarella, parsley, and salt and pepper.
  • Use a pastry bag with no tip to stuff each manicotti with approximately 1/4 cup filling.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in saute pan.
  • Saute onion and remaining 2 teaspoons garlic.
  • Add tomatoes and their juice, salt and pepper, dried oregano and red wine.
  • Simmer about 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 6 cups.
  • Stir in fresh basil.
  • Spread about 1 cup sauce on bottom of a hotel pan.
  • Arrange filled manicotti on top.
  • Cover with remaining sauce.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes at 375F.
  • Remove from oven and top each pair of manicotti with 1 large slice of mozzarella.
  • Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
  • Yield: 12 Servings.