MANICOTTI ITALIAN CASSEROLE

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Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings I make the whole recipe, for my family I cut it in half.

Provided by ERINLOVE65

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound rigatoni pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
2 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 ½ pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
thinly sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Pour in rigatoni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set pasta aside.
  • Meanwhile, brown ground beef and italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. With a slotted spoon, remove beef and sausage to a baking dish. Stir mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, and cooked pasta into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese and pepperoni over the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 909 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 2247.8 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

Faizi Butt
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold night. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the sausage, which gave the dish a nice spicy kick. I will defini


Amber Speaks
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp, which gave the dish a nice elegant feel. I will


Lou Jayde
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the ground beef, which gave the dish a nice hearty feel. I will defi


kaitlin mahon
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the lobster, which gave the dish a nice luxurious feel. I will defini


Paula Jimenez
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the spinach and mushrooms, which gave the dish a ni


Patience Abel
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the zucchini and carrots, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I


Marjan Bajwa
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This manicotti recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which gave the dish a nice gooey t


Andjela Stankovic
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This is the best manicotti recipe I've ever tried! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I loved the combination of the spinach, mushrooms, and ricotta cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


Md Provath
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the pesto sauce, which gave the dish a nice fresh flavor. I will


Laxmi Bohara
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I made this manicotti recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which gave the dish a nice nutty flavor.


Armando Vera
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This manicotti dish was amazing! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the spinach, mushrooms, and ricotta cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves


Ayan gul
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This manicotti recipe is a keeper! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which gave the dish a nice gooey texture. I will definitely be making th


md reyad hassan
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I've made this manicotti recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the Italian sausage, which gives the dish


Zowi Dawit
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This manicotti recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use frozen manicotti shells, which makes it even quicker to prepare. I also appreciate the fact that this recipe is relatively


Jesse Ramos
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I made this manicotti recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking


PRINCE EZE
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This manicotti dish was a hit with my family! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the ricotta cheese, which gave the dish a nice tang. I will definitely be making thi


Kariim Karre
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I've tried many manicotti recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cheese filling is perfectly gooey. I also love the fact that this recipe uses fresh spinach and mushrooms, which gives it a li


Sadrija Berisha
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This manicotti recipe is a winner! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of spinach and mushrooms, which gave the dish a