Julian's Cheese Manicotti Recipe

• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 4 x cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounce tomato paste, canned
• 4 can water
• 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, finely minced
• 1 sm bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 14 x manicotti noodles
• 1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese
• 6 lrg Large eggs
• 3/4 lb fontina cheese, grated
• 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1/3 c. parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 Tbsp. soft butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely minced parmesan cheese, freshly grated minced fresh cilantro, garnish

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