Meaty Manicotti Recipe

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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.”

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Meaty Manicotti Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
20 45 65

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 sausage and beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Drain shells and rinse in cold water. Stir the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and salt into 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Meaty Manicotti in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by 1275

This is a keeper. The cream cheese went great with it. I am only 13 years old though- the manicotti shells were pretty hard to stuff. Next time I might just mix everything together and use penne pasta and put it all in a casserole dish. Other than that, it was great!


Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Roxie60277

I have made this several times and it is fabulous...I added onions, seasonings and instead of the tubular shells I used large shells which are easier to stuff...very good recipe and easy to make.


Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by Michele R

The filling was great! For the sauce I used Ragu 6 cheese.

 
 
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