Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 507
  • Fat:
  • 26 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 13 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 90 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 1265 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 39 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 30 g


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Meaty Manicotti

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“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.”

SERVINGS: 7

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: 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 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.


  • Re: Meaty Manicotti

    Excellent change from lasagna. Kids love it!!

    fystldy
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