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Meaty Spinach Manicotti

Name: Meaty Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

This hearty stuffed pasta dish will feed a crowd. Tangy tomato sauce tops manicotti that's filled with a mouthwatering blend of Italian sausage, chicken, spinach and mozzarella cheese. Be prepared to share the recipe!—Pat Schroeder, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; set aside. Drain manicotti; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells.
Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in each of two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
Reheat the remaining white sauce, stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the filling reads 160°. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 306 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

Meaty Spinach Manicotti

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