Three Cheese Manicotti

Ingredients
225 g manicotti 1/2 lb
5 ml olive oil 1 tsp
250 ml onions, chopped 1 cup
250 ml plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup
250 ml green pepper, chopped 1 cup
2 cloves garlic, minced 2
3 skinless & boneless chicken breasts, cooked & diced 3
170 g mozzarella cheese 6 oz
250 ml ricotta cheese 1 cup
1 egg, lightly beaten 1
175 ml parmesan cheese, grated 3/4 cup
125 ml basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup
2 ml salt 1/2 tsp
.5 ml pepper 1/8 tsp
750 ml marinara sauce 3 cup

Cook manicotti according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, green pepper and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring often or until vegetables are softened.

In a large bowl; mix vegetables, chicken, mozzarella, ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan, basil, salt and pepper until mixed. Using a small spoon, fill each manicotti with about 1/2 cup (125 ml) mixture.

Pour 1/2 of the marinara sauce into lightly greased 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish. Arrange filled manicotti over sauce and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake, uncovered in preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes or until manicotti is heated through and sauce is bubbling.