Meaty Manicotti Recipe

Meaty Manicotti Recipe
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100% would make again

“This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks,” notes Lori Thompson of New London, Texas. “You can assemble it ahead of time.”

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  • 7 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

  • 14 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Drain shells and rinse in cold water. Stir the mozzarella, cream cheese and salt into the meat mixture. Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cupful meat mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 507 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 1,265 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Meaty Manicotti published in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by ldkennard

This was excellent! My husband and I both loved it. Plus it tasted great leftover, too. Thank you for the recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2008 by fystldy

Excellent change from lasagna. Kids love it!!

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