Subj : BH&G 2387 To : ALL From : DAVE DRUM Date : Mon Apr 12 2021 12:41:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Make-Ahead Turkey Manicotti Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, Wine, Cheese Yield: 6 Servings 12 Dried manicotti shells 2 tb Olive oil 1/2 c Chopped onion 4 cl Garlic; minced 29 oz (2 cans) diced fire-roasted - tomatoes; undrained 1/3 c Dry red wine 2 tb Tomato paste 2 c Chopped cooked turkey 1 c Shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 c Ricotta cheese 4 oz Cream cheese spread w/chive - & onion 1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese 1 ts Dried basil; crushed 1/2 ts Dried oregano; crushed 1/4 ts (ea) salt & black pepper Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, wine, and tomato paste. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a large bowl combine turkey, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the ricotta cheese, cream cheese spread, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Using a small spoon, carefully fill each manicotti shell with about 1/4 cup of the filling. Arrange filled shells in an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour sauce over shells. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil. (To serve today, omit Step 4. Continue as directed in Step 5, except bake for 30 to 35 minutes.) Chill for 2 to 24 hours. Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC. Bake, covered, about 45 minutes or until heated through. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving. Better Homes & Gardens | October 2014 MM Format by Dave Drum - 31 October 2014 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top!!! --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.49 * Origin: Fido Since 1991 | QWK by Web | BBS.FIDOSYSOP.ORG (1:123/140) .