MEATY MANICOTTI

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This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. -Lori Thompson, New London, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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 13x9-in. baking dish. , Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cup 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. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Chizzy Happiness
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The manicotti are so easy to make and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Joanne McCartney
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Saciid
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


mosahid ahmed
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Habiba elsayed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The manicotti are so easy to make and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Haroon Darwish 276
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samantha Thorley
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


afshanazhar ayesha
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


NDK Music
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The manicotti are so easy to make and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Ryan Ndhlovu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.