INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
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 tsp
salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp
pepper, plus more to taste
1 28 ounce can
) peeled tomatoes
1 tsp
sugar
1
dried bay leaf
1 lb
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 tbsp
chopped parsley
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
1
box manicotti pasta (12 pieces)
1 tbsp
butter, cut into pieces