Meaty Manicotti
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 7 servings.
This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. —Lori Thompson, New London, Texas
Ingredients
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14 uncooked manicotti shells
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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3/4 pound ground beef
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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 13x9-in. baking dish.
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3.
Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cup meat mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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4.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 507 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1265mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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