amazing stuffed manicotti
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This is so delicious and easy to make, but your family will think you spent hours! Another favorite at my house. Easy to make ahead and also freezes well too.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 8 ounces package manicotti shells
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and romano cheese
- SAUCE:
- 1 pound ground beed or pork sausage
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic-minced
- 1 can tomato sauce, italian seasoned
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1/4 cup cooking wine
- FILLING:
- 1 box frozen spinach-drained
- 15 ounces container ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmasan cheese
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 - egg beaten
How To Make amazing stuffed manicotti
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Step 1In skillet; brown ground beef or sausage with onion, italian seasoning, and garlic. Drain. Add to sauce pan with sauce ingredients. Simmer over medium heat approx 15 minutes. Set aside.
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Step 2Meanwhile; cook manicotti shells per package directions. Careful not to over cook. Cooking process will continue as it is being baked. Drain and place shells on foil or wax paper. Let cool.
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Step 3In medium sized bowl, combine filling ingredients. Stuff cheese/spinach mixture to fill inside of each shell. Place filled shells into greased casserole dish.
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Step 4Top the cheese filled shells with meatsauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove cover and top with shredded italian cheese last 5 minutes of cooking time. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Great with garlic bread and tossed salad!
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