Vegetable Manicotti

My mom always made the best manicotti when I was a kid. Her recipe was really simple: a ricotta filling, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. I loved it. Come to think of it, she hasn’t made it in years. Manicotti can sound like a heavy meal, but this recipe is light and summery. It doesn’t have any mozzarella in the filling, and it has more veggies than cheese, so it’s less heavy. You can substitute other vegetables like cooked broccoli or cooked drained spinach if you like. This dish is perfe