Inside-Out Manicotti 
Makes 4 servings     

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces ziti
                   
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. 
2. In a large saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat.
   Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring
   constantly, until onion is translucent. Stir in crushed
   tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and salt. Bring to a boil,
   then reduce heat to moderately low. Simmer, covered,
   for 20 mins. 
3. In a med bowl, blend together ricotta, mozzarella, egg,
    black pepper, and nutmeg. 
4. Cover the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with
   about 1 cup of the tomato sauce. Layer with half of the
   ziti, half of the cheese mixture, 2 more cups of the
   tomato sauce, and remaining ziti. Top with remaining
   cheese mixture and sauce. 
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 mins, until sauce is
    bubbly and cheese is melted.