A Match Made In Heaven Manicotti
"Sweet Potato, Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage and Walnut Manicotti filling are a few of the surprises that gives this recipe its' heavenly combination! Try preparing it for your family and see why it's the Grand Prize Winner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Sweet Potato, Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage and Walnut Manicotti Filling:
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1 1/2 cups JOHNSONVILLE® Sweet Italian Sausage , cooked and crumbled, (drained and cooled)
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1/2 cup Ricotta cheese, whole milk
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1 1/2 cups oven roasted sweet potato (peeled, mashed and cooled, about 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes)
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1/2 cup Kraft Shredded Parmesan
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1/2 cup sweet onion diced (sautéed in a little Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil until transparent, then cooled)
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon thyme, ground
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
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Walnut Basil Cream Sauce:
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1 tablespoon Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
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8 cloves garlic
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup Finely Shredded Kraft Parmesan Cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil
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a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
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JOHNSONVILLE® Hot Italian Sausage and Ricotta Manicotti
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1 1/2 cups cooked and crumbled JOHNSONVILLE® Hot Italian Sausage (drained and cooled)
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3/4 cup Whole Milk Ricotta
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1/4 cup Kraft Shredded Parmesan
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1/2 cup shredded Provolone
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1 Beaten Egg
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1 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Basil
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1 teaspoon Fresh Finely Chopped Oregano
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1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Italian Parsley
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1 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Minced or Pressed Garlic, Cooked in a little olive oil until lightly browned
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6 slices Munster Cheese Sliced in Half
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2 jars Bertolli Marinara or Homemade Recipe for Red Sauce as Listed below
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1 package Manicotti Pasta (about 14to 16 manicotti in each Package) Boiled per instructions, rinsed in cold water, and cooled
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Fresh Italian Parsley for Garnish
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Homemade Red Sauce (use this recipe if you aren’t using a red jar sauce):*
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1 can (28 ounces) Marzano Crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1/2 tablespoon Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 teaspoon Dry Italian Seasoning
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1/3 cup red wine
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